If Joe Biden Were as Ruthless About Immunity as Donald Trump ...
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What might the current president do with monarchical immunity to act? Sorry, that’s not admissible.

What might the current president do with monarchical immunity to act? Sorry, that’s not admissible.

By Sidney Blumenthal (New Republic, July 4, 2024)

  • dhork@lemmy.worldEnglish
    20·
    5 months ago

    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.