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(1,718 posts) Sat Oct 3, 2020, 03:13 PM Oct 2020

Can Trump actually be prosecuted and imprisoned after he's president? [View all]

From what I understand, no US president before in history has ever gone to prison. Will Trump finally change this? Or are there going to be more backroom political bullshit that somehow lets him off free even after losing the elections?

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Can Trump actually be prosecuted and imprisoned after he's president? [View all] ansible Oct 2020 OP

Yes. n/t LuckyCharms Oct 2020 #1

Inshallah. NT mahatmakanejeeves Oct 2020 #2

Yes montanacowboy Oct 2020 #3

There is a long-running revulsion against bringing Federal charges against a former President... hlthe2b Oct 2020 #4

Of course, as long as relevant statutes of limitations haven't run. The Velveteen Ocelot Oct 2020 #5

In theory, yes. The constitution specifically contemplates this unblock Oct 2020 #6

his attorneys, especially now will say he is mentally and or physically unable to stand trial Thekaspervote Oct 2020 #7

Can he? or Will he? Statistical Oct 2020 #8

Yes, they can bring him into court on a gurneys like Hosni Mubarek. Sneederbunk Oct 2020 #9