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75. Trump's 'Venezuela' invitation to Musk raises 'fight risk' fears among legal experts

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Tue Aug 13, 2024, 12:25 PM

Aug 13

TFG is running for POTUS to stay out of prison

TFG last night discussed fleeing to Venezuela if he losses

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https://www.alternet.org/trump-musk-venezuela/

Legal experts jumped on Trump suggesting a trip to Venezuela, especially given his status as a convicted criminal awaiting sentencing.

“Trump is a convicted felon to be sentenced in a month and he’s talking about fleeing to a country that refuses US extradition requests,” observed MSNBC legal analyst Kristy Greenberg, a former SDNY Criminal Division Deputy Chief. “Anyone else would be in jail. Trump is showing yet again that he isn’t amenable to Probation’s supervision and must be sentenced to jail time.”

There are countries where TFG could flee which do not have an extradition treaty with the US

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If TFG loses, TFG will do what he can to avoid jail.

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Donald Trump Says He Will Flee to Venezuela if He Loses Election [View all] Botany Aug 13 OP

He says "Venezuela" but he means "Russia." nt thucythucy Aug 13 #1

But it does mean that he is actively planning on fleeing America Botany Aug 13 #9

Donald would receive homegirl Aug 13 #45

No, he admires Maduro, he thinks of Maduro as "Strong & Intelligent", its in John Bolton's book. Escurumbele Aug 13 #83

Ye dumb ASS doesnt know that POOTY bluestarone Aug 13 #101

Pity Venezuela. twodogsbarking Aug 13 #2

Venezuela should build a wall to keep out Donald Trump IronLionZion Aug 13 #3

"He take he money... Gruenemann Aug 13 #4

Now rambler_american Aug 13 #61

" ...send lawyers, guns and money..." ewagner Aug 13 #64

Wait until he's hiding in Honduras! ArkansasDemocrat1 Aug 13 #66

Um, not so sure the judge will be keen on Trump leaving the country like that. aeromanKC Aug 13 #5

He needs some court ordered ankle jewelry ... the man is a convicted felon and is out on bail Botany Aug 13 #16

Nah, since he already suggested he has plans to flee, revoke his bails, all of them, and toss his ass in jail Attilatheblond Aug 13 #43

He certainly has the means and motive ArkansasDemocrat1 Aug 13 #67

Meet? Didn't they do this over their phones? underpants Aug 13 #6

He should book his ticket now True Dough Aug 13 #7

So. He admits he is guilty. Captain Zero Aug 13 #15

Maybe he's referring to RoadRunner Aug 13 #8

Isn't that an old Calypso song? "... Take me money and run Venezuela " Srkdqltr Aug 13 #10

Smart: go ahead and tell Judge Merchan in NY you're a flight risk Ramsey Barner Aug 13 #11

Really. I'd order him to my courtroom tomorrow to be put into custody awaiting trial n/t ArkansasDemocrat1 Aug 13 #69

Verezuera? Clouds Passing Aug 13 #12

Yeah, that's where the Nazis all go to hide and retire, isn't it? Coexist Aug 13 #13

Argentina is where I heard about the Nazis running to. raccoon Aug 14 #110

There too! Coexist Aug 14 #111

shithole lies like a running toilet............................... Lovie777 Aug 13 #14

Will he use Jeffrey Epstein's jet to fly there? Vogon_Glory Aug 13 #17

Chump has no plans to flee, he's saying this to fake us out FakeNoose Aug 13 #18

WTF Zoomie1986 Aug 13 #24

He's making a statement about immigration. He's implying that Democrats will turn the US into Venezuela. LeftInTX Aug 13 #70

He says he'll flee to Venezuela "if" he loses the election FakeNoose Aug 13 #96

All talk and no action... LeftInTX Aug 13 #97

Need any help packing? tanyev Aug 13 #19

Yes. Why wait? Ray Bruns Aug 13 #40

TSF is a FLIGHT RISK BlueWavePsych Aug 13 #20

Shouldn't that be enough to put him in jail, after all he is on bail. Bev54 Aug 13 #76

Talking about leaving the country GarColga Aug 13 #21

Hmmm, is Vegas giving odds on upcoming SS Detail vs US Marshalls' team? Attilatheblond Aug 13 #47

Uh huh Zoomie1986 Aug 13 #22

Now when he is sentenced in September CanonRay Aug 13 #23

He'd have to do that anyway Zoomie1986 Aug 13 #27

When you own a 757, you don't need a passport. speak easy Aug 13 #36

Surprisingly--- homegirl Aug 13 #41

Well, I suppose the airforce could shoot down Trump's plane speak easy Aug 13 #56

His passport should be revoked. ificandream Aug 13 #25

... or his bail revoked Dorn Aug 13 #74

Is a go fund me necessary? Brainfodder Aug 13 #26

This message was self-deleted by its author TBF Aug 13 #51

He so broke he might have to do it in coach? Brainfodder Aug 13 #57

Don't let the door hit you in the ass louis-t Aug 13 #28

But my Venezuelan in-laws who fled their country and do NOT think it is a nice place will still vote for him. dameatball Aug 13 #29

Obligatory Tombstone meme Shermann Aug 13 #30

Sinnerman PurgedVoter Aug 13 #31

Didn't he promise he'd leave last time he lost? Think. Again. Aug 13 #32

Another worthless promise. twodogsbarking Aug 13 #33

I'm not that lucky. joanbarnes Aug 13 #34

I've predicted this for some time now, but I think it will be Cuba. I know he imposed sanctions on Cuba while he LaMouffette Aug 13 #35

apparently cubans in miami et tu Aug 13 #82

My money is on the Arabian Peninsula Wednesdays Aug 13 #84

That's just it: no adoring fans in Saudi Arabia. And in Cuba, his rich US buddies could easily fly there to stroke his LaMouffette Aug 13 #90

ahh, but sex/nudity/prostitution - anything about sex is frowned upon., then Dan Aug 13 #109

That's been my guess too. He won't go to Russia. But I belive 100% when sentanced to prison Bengus81 Aug 14 #112

Why isn't he going to Russia? Putin will find him there. Bluethroughu Aug 13 #37

This "fixer upper" in Tomsk, Siberia is ready to take Trump, his family, and the rest of his shits too. Botany Aug 13 #46

I don't know, that looks over budget for him. Bluethroughu Aug 13 #49

So the convicted felon has publicly stated that he's a flight risk? canuckledragger Aug 13 #38

Venezuela has an extradition treaty with the U.S., but is known to often refuse extradition requests anyway - Earthrise Aug 13 #39

Air Blockade Culinary Mercenary Aug 13 #42

Welcome to DU! Dear_Prudence Aug 13 #80

Right this way sir Blue Owl Aug 13 #44

promises promises orleans Aug 13 #48

"If" he loses. twodogsbarking Aug 13 #50

Bye Felicia - nt TBF Aug 13 #52

He captured the news cycle PennRalphie Aug 13 #53

time to revoke his passport WhiteTara Aug 13 #54

Figured if Rebl2 Aug 13 #55

Trump wants to be Maduro. CaptainTruth Aug 13 #58

and revoke any bonds since he's a flight risk mdbl Aug 13 #59

tramp IS a Flight Risk! MrWowWow Aug 13 #60

He also said something similar in his RNC speech. LeftInTX Aug 13 #62

Grounds for a court order forbidding him travel Grins Aug 13 #63

Viktor Orban haz' a sad... Grins Aug 13 #65

I am ok with that liberal N proud Aug 13 #68

Perfect argument for remand into custody NOW Novara Aug 13 #71

He never keeps his promises, he made a similar promise in 2020. Bev54 Aug 13 #72

Well, bye. Wednesdays Aug 13 #73

Trump's 'Venezuela' invitation to Musk raises 'fight risk' fears among legal experts LetMyPeopleVote Aug 13 #75

Just go now and save us all the grief. yourout Aug 13 #77

Promises, promises bluescribbler Aug 13 #78

It sounds like the judges in his trials need to require Trump to submit his passport avebury Aug 13 #79

He always says it out loud, people.. Joinfortmill Aug 13 #81

Horseshit. maxsolomon Aug 13 #85

Buh-bye Seinan Sensei Aug 13 #86

He will be the banana Mblaze Aug 13 #87

TSF needs to pay the $400 Mil he owes the state of New York, the $83 Mil he owes E Jean Carroll and iluvtennis Aug 13 #88

prisoner exchange enid602 Aug 13 #89

Please let this one thing he said wryter2000 Aug 13 #91

Fine. For both of them. Just go. catrose Aug 13 #92

Would Venezuela let a convicted felon in, under normal circumstances? muriel_volestrangler Aug 13 #93

Agree. GopherGal Aug 13 #103

HOORAY!! This is the first crack in the dam. Sogo Aug 13 #94

There are always hungry mosquitos awaiting. GreenWave Aug 13 #95

More BS from the whiny crybaby JoseBalow Aug 13 #98

Bye Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Aug 13 #99

why Venezuela though? mahina Aug 13 #100

Hell, I'll organize a nationwide bake sale to help with expenses if he takes his family with him and never comes brewens Aug 13 #102

we WISH Skittles Aug 13 #104

Trump's not going to Venezuela. He doesn't speak spanish, he only speaks Russian. SupportSanity Aug 13 #105

He can go now for all I care! Callalily Aug 13 #106

LOL - When he loses this race, he will be useless to everybody blogslug Aug 13 #107

If Trump is able to run Dan Aug 13 #108

Could someone please buy him a one way leftyladyfrommo Aug 14 #113

Then we'll Noriega his ass. The Grand Illuminist Aug 14 #114

Maya's right. He's show us what he is Zoomie1986 Aug 14 #115