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What might the current president do with monarchical immunity to act? Sorry, that’s not admissible.
By Sidney Blumenthal (New Republic, July 4, 2024)
What might the current president do with monarchical immunity to act? Sorry, that’s not admissible.
By Sidney Blumenthal (New Republic, July 4, 2024)
This seems like a fanfic, but the shocking part is that it is definitely possible : as long as 34 Senators agree with it. The only check on abuse of Presidential power now is impeachment. A President who gives this speech can act with impunity as long as 34 Senators agree to vote “no” on impeachment.
Impeachment isn’t a check, it’s a gesture
When you eliminate all but those who would consent to it…