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U.S. v. Trump Will Be the Most Important Case in Our Nation’s History (slate.com)

submitted 1 year ago by trashhalo to c/politics

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The indictment against former President Donald Trump for his role in attempting to overturn the 2020 election results is the most important case in U.S. history, according to the author. The indictment alleges that Trump conspired to make false claims of election fraud and used those claims in an attempt to steal the election through pressuring state officials and interfering with Congress' certification of the electoral votes. If convicted, it would deter future would-be authoritarians from attempting to subvert elections. However, Trump may argue that he honestly believed the election was stolen, and assert First Amendment defenses. Still, the risks of not prosecuting Trump for undermining democracy are greater than the risks of prosecution. The outcome of this case will greatly influence whether the U.S. remains a democracy after 2024.

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[–] unwillingsomnambulist@midwest.social 13 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Indictments are one thing. Convictions are another, and punishments are yet another. Wake me up when something actually happens.

[–] keeb420@kbin.social 9 points 1 year ago

Just indicating him is a big step I wasn't sure they would take. I wish he was locked up already but these things take time, even for regular people it isn't a quick process.

[–] HotDogFingies@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago

I can't emotionally handle it either.

[–] potpie 1 points 1 year ago

Really? How is this cringe meme of a comment still a thing? Get the wheels off your goalposts.