Summary

Donald Trump is seeking “temporary presidential immunity” to delay or dismiss a civil lawsuit filed in Delaware by co-founders of Trump Media & Technology Group, who accuse him of blocking their full stake in the company.

Trump argues that defending lawsuits during his presidency would distract from his official duties, citing the burden of managing numerous pending cases.

His legal team claims state court lawsuits undermine the presidency.

This effort follows broader Supreme Court rulings expanding presidential immunity, though critics cite concerns over accountability.

148 points

This dude basically got no punishment and yet still wants to not have to face consequences. He’s got a CVS reciept of felonies and was completely let go of any punishment from the last thing and he’s still mad?

Exhausting, and imagine if a Democrat did this shit.

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imagine if a Democrat did this shit.

No need. We saw the response to Obama’s tan suit, arugula, fist bump, dijon mustard, etc, etc.

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They did do this shit. They are co conspirators in allowing this to happen.

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I mean take literally any of these executive orders and swap them for a democrat. We’d all still be pissed off and conservatives would be absolutely RABID.

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I heard cons saying that biden pardoning his family was an admission of guilt and while I don’t approve of the move I get it considering the language put forth and the branches of government that are backing him

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10 points

Yeah… No. They took the high road for what that’s worth but they are not actively giving him more power/immunity

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Your definition of taking the high road sure is different than mine. All just to end up in the same gutter. Powerless except to pardon their friends and family, powerless except to make millions insider trading and shady deals.

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65 points

Trump seeks federal law overriding state’s rights?

I feel like I’ve heard a complaint or two about this before…but from where?

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52 points

Judge should just respond with this:

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I’m no political scientist or savvy follower of politics, but isn’t there a paragraph or two in the Declaration of Independence about our right (duty even) to overthrow such dictators…?

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The Declaration of Independence is not a legal document in any way. It describes nothing about the law in the US or the rights of its citizens.

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Ahh so it was like a free-spirited manifesto letter they wrote for posterity? Shame that it’s not a law or otherwise legally binding document.

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I mean, it was a declaration that the colonies were going independent. You don’t right laws in a what amounts to a strongly worded letter.

The constitution is the legal document that setup the laws of the United States.

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So; when do you states plan on your next civil war?

We’ll come help you burn the white house down again. :) 🇨🇦

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I wish, but no. It’s going to be fascism and “principled” and meaningless #resitance

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