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In reply to the discussion: DeSantis: Florida won't cooperate with Trump extradition [View all]Qutzupalotl
(14,230 posts)45. Parsing his words, he says he will not assist, not that he will prevent.
(He is indeed required to assist, as pointed out upthread.)
The DoJ has personnel to make the arrest if he does not turn himself in, which I think he will. Trump wants no perp walk for the cameras.
DeSantis' statement is meant to shore up his standing with Trump's base, which he will need. DeSantis could be the last man standing and benefit politically, but then again, Trump could run from prison and win as a martyr.
I think that last scenario is unlikely people will give up on a prisoner for president but I've learned to never say never with this guy.
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The guy who forgot to read the Disney property contract...should shy away from criminal law also.
Alexander Of Assyria
Mar 2023
#6
THAT could be called gubernatorial obstruction of justice. Fuck him and his spite drama.
ancianita
Mar 2023
#9
Trump still has to show up in Manhattan. Failure to do so is resisting arrest, subject to a
ancianita
Mar 2023
#22
DeSantis must respect the law re intrastate extradition. He declares he intends to break the law.
ancianita
Mar 2023
#26
Calif., New Mexico, Conn., Oregon and Michigan have all refused to extradite healthcare providers
former9thward
Mar 2023
#79
Interesting. Good to know. Two questions: Is there any pending litigation against those governors?
ancianita
Mar 2023
#80
My point is that governors from time to time do refuse extradition requests.
former9thward
Mar 2023
#81
I see. Okay. Governors are powerful, yes. Not for nothing, this refusal is qualitatively different.
ancianita
Mar 2023
#83
Well, so far, the SCOTUS has shown a remarkable reluctance to protect Benedict,
MarineCombatEngineer
Mar 2023
#73
Good. that means Trump cannot campaign in other States against Joe Biden in the general. haha
Xandric
Mar 2023
#13
Your cooperation is neither requested nor required, but your opportunistic performance of
RockRaven
Mar 2023
#21
Federal indictment. DeSatan would be obstructing justice if he actually tried to protect the LOSER.
TeamProg
Mar 2023
#34
Since when can any governor not co-operate within the US. That boy better get educated.
appleannie1
Mar 2023
#39
Hey DeSantis , you know what is un-American, that Trump secretly planned an armed coup to
lucca18
Mar 2023
#46
How Machiaviallin. So Trump can't leave the state to campaign against DeSantis
Liberty Belle
Mar 2023
#59
Republicans w/tfg leading the way originated the weaponization of our politics. Practically every
2live is 2fly
Mar 2023
#63
I think the DOJ/ FBI could haul him out in his jammies if they wanted or needed to?
Evolve Dammit
Mar 2023
#64
Wait, Is this not the same guy who removed an elected prosecutor for saying he would not enforce
mackdaddy
Mar 2023
#74
This is simply proof that Trump must be held without bond and incommunicado pending trial
Orrex
Mar 2023
#78