Politics
How Trump could use loopholes to make sure no ‘grown-ups in the room’ get in his way
Even though some presidential appointments require approval by the Senate, that wouldn’t necessarily prevent Donald Trump from surrounding himself with dangerous sycophants if he wins a second term. And while there is a tradition of separation between the presidency and the Justice Department, there are no laws demanding it, essentially giving Trump full control of the DOJ if voters return him to the White House. Barton Gellman, staff writer for The Atlantic, talks with Alex Wagner about “How Trump gets away with it.”
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@amercanmade2685
December 14, 2023 at 6:10 pm
There is something your leaving out but that is your MO. If the SCOTUS denies the request to expedite the motion as most agree is almost 90% what that are going to do. That would prevent the Political Prosecution from starting in May. And until the Appeals are completed the trial can not start. So when that happens and they cant start the trial before the election the whole reason for the all the cases disappears. I like 65& of all American Citizens see this as purely Political. Add to that the fact the SCOTUS has agreed to take up the case of those Jan 6th defendants. Since most of the charges that Smith is pushing are the same as the cases against the others. The case could also be held until that case also is decided on by the SCOTUS. Again pushing the start date to after the election. Now I can see the DOJ finding an off ramp when the case can not be tried before November 2024. Everything hinges now on what the SCOTUS does. I have my money on them denying the request to expedite the appeals process since there is no Legal issue that would call for it to be expedited. I well we all knew the DC Court would give in to Smith but I can't see the SCOTUS doing the same thing. Any way you look at it the chances of this trial even starting before November 2024 is getting smaller and smaller.
@lisagrobbelaar-el6ls
December 14, 2023 at 6:10 pm
His a criminal
@TrumpHatesAmericans
December 14, 2023 at 6:10 pm
Darker days ahead for the former USA.
@sandraspidle5972
December 14, 2023 at 6:10 pm
I would go as far as to say Trump could be the Anti Chr___. No one has gotten away with so much hate, caused so many deaths, hurt this country as much as he, to date.
@michaelbailey5736
December 14, 2023 at 6:10 pm
I do yes I do
@user-my6fb6fk9n
December 14, 2023 at 6:10 pm
Trump is an empty vessel and gets his motivation for life from his misguided
goons. It's a symbiotic relationship. Law and order will break that cycle and
destroy trump. We are unsure what will become of his goons once he is gone.
They might eliminate each other because they have a propensity for violence.
@Patriot1789
December 14, 2023 at 6:10 pm
Why do Republican voters want a dictator? Why do they value the rule of law so little?
@kevinwest3689
December 14, 2023 at 6:10 pm
I grew up on a farm, I'm not just being hateful when I say, he looks just like an old sal, (that's a pig) it's the eyes, and the hair, If tyson punched him in the nose, Flattened it out, I feel like the Squeal he would let out, Would have him ending up at the market instead of jail.
@carmelaguanciale6620
December 14, 2023 at 6:10 pm
If trump wins there will be no more elections.
@carmelaguanciale6620
December 14, 2023 at 6:10 pm
Trump will do what he wants. He’s not going to follow any rules.
@MarioGarcia-qu6tw
December 14, 2023 at 6:10 pm
I can't stand it when people don't allow the person speaking to finish their statements and then finish it for them as Alex does. She should bridle her mouth.
@GloriaClingerman-pl7is
December 14, 2023 at 6:10 pm
Trump loop hole yup your right trump has a lots of lies of holes so much so who makes this a up , loop holes its i believe trump made all this up like immunity? No such thing , god know all god sees all must be carefull what you say ,god almighty
@DanielWayShadow
December 14, 2023 at 6:10 pm
Trump is a Revolutionary, unafraid of epic Combat, to unleash a new world order… just like what George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Ben Franklin did. Who were demonized by the stale British empire establishment. Love him or hate him, Trump is the supreme figure of this era. Deep down the masses crave a charismatic strong man.
@darkcountry1425
December 14, 2023 at 6:10 pm
This has always been their way, their laws…the devil unleashed upon this earth.
@billchlan9257
December 14, 2023 at 6:10 pm
Trump was a narcissist greedy psychopath who indulged in corruption. If Trump does a second term as president, our democracy is over. Trump will know exactly how and when to install himself as president for life. He will not care how it looks and wouldn't hesitate to break any law.
@mihi4719
December 14, 2023 at 6:10 pm
Still, no one can jail Trump yet. GOD BELESS AMERICA. HALLELUJAH.
@guess2899
December 14, 2023 at 6:10 pm
What really matters in the U S judicial system is how much money you have, you can get away with anything
@boyfrmnewyork
December 14, 2023 at 6:10 pm
An thus would end "The Great Experiment"…
@makavelioutlaw7037
December 14, 2023 at 6:10 pm
One slight lil itty bitty teenie weenie problem with a trial startin "after his 2nd term iz up." Any n everyone who iz even barely paying attention knows that that orange sludge will LITERALLY NEVER leave office. It's beyond obvious cuz nobody wud bother doin all tha shh he's intending 2 do, including bein Dictator "only on day one" unless he iz planning on staying in the White House. WAKE UP AMERIKKKA
@starshake8998
December 14, 2023 at 6:10 pm
Quit interrupting him. 🙄
@davidhunt8685
December 14, 2023 at 6:10 pm
When you said vote biden to get the adults back in the room, ypu didn't say adult diapers. Revenge 2024
@annem.parent8580
December 14, 2023 at 6:10 pm
VOTE BLUE!!! THAT IS THE ONLY ANSWER!!! Trump must be stopped or we will be brought into Fascism!!! Democracy will cease.
@owenhoong88
December 14, 2023 at 6:10 pm
Well, you got to give it to trump. At least he's being honest about it. Remember when you all calling all the conspiracy theories turned out to be true? Honestly what do you guys talk back the screen? 😂😂
@rainbow6978
December 14, 2023 at 6:10 pm
The thought of DJT as POTUS is nauseating.
@stvwds61
December 14, 2023 at 6:10 pm
DJT rationalizes it this way, he will appoint whomever he pleases and let someone sue, in federal court of course, in dissatisfaction. He'll then slow roll it to its death or will reorganize the Judicial Branch to his benefit. Simple as that!!!
@andrewrogers1589
December 14, 2023 at 6:10 pm
Trump: My name is Legion, for we are many.
@imcornholio55
December 14, 2023 at 6:10 pm
Fascist democrats silence everybody that they don't agree with. They lie to us everyday.
@lzrd8460
December 14, 2023 at 6:10 pm
WTH is wrong with our government that can allow so many loopholes for ppl like trump to seat ppl in positions who know nothing about these positions? It’s as if they WANT dictators to seat idiots!
@culater
December 14, 2023 at 6:10 pm
Keep dreaming about prison 😂
@culater
December 14, 2023 at 6:10 pm
TDS is strong with this channel
@misaelcastro9479
December 14, 2023 at 6:10 pm
Dems in panic..😂