Sotomayor: If the president decides that his rival is a corrupt person and he orders the military to assasinate him, is that within his official acts to which he has immunity?

“That could well be an official act,” Trump lawyer John Sauer says

  • @Rapidcreek@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    It’s just bizarre to listen to…

    Kagan: If a president sells nuclear secrets to a foreign adversary, is that immune?

    Sauer: If it’s structured as an official act, he would have to be impeached and convicted first.

    • Jaysyn
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      01 year ago

      The very next question should have been “And if he has 1/2 of the House of Representatives killed at the same time?”

      • HubertManne
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        01 year ago

        why only half? isn’t it more efficient to kill all members of all other branches along with all identified successors?

          • HubertManne
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            01 year ago

            well maybe now but if you want to be sure then double down and clean slate that shit.

            • BaldProphet
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              -11 year ago

              While you’re at it, write an executive order dissolving Congress and establishing the President as a dictator. It’s an “official act” so it should be fine, right?