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kentuck

(111,079 posts)
Fri Jan 26, 2018, 10:14 PM Jan 2018

What could Trump do that would constitute "obstruction of justice" ??

If he hasn't done it already, what else could he do?

I suppose he could try to bribe someone? Since his abuse of power has not worked with the WH Counsel. Of course, bribery would be a second crime, beyond obstruction of justice.

Lawyers, being the most bright amongst us, surely will know when someone has committed an illegal act of "obstruction of justice"? A criminal act, if it was meant to obstruct the Mueller investigation. Ignorance of the law is no excuse.

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kentuck

(111,079 posts)
4. What happens if an average citizen were to not respond to a subpoena?
Fri Jan 26, 2018, 10:37 PM
Jan 2018

Should not the same law apply to the President of the United States??

If there was no one to give an opposing order, could not US Marshals deliver the subpoena, as part of the responsibility that their job requires?

uponit7771

(90,335 posts)
5. Claim on prime time tv that the firing of someone who was investigating him was in part do to Russia
Fri Jan 26, 2018, 10:41 PM
Jan 2018

... thing

Stuart G

(38,416 posts)
6. According to another thread, Trump has already committed illegal acts in........
Fri Jan 26, 2018, 10:52 PM
Jan 2018

attempting to fire Mueller... a link to that thread.....

https://www.rawstory.com/2018/01/shows-corrupt-motives-harvard-law-professor-says-mueller-knows-trump-incredibly-important/

The thread above, was posted by alwaysinasnit

Distinguished constitutional scholar/professor nails the significance of tRump's order to fire Mueller

at this link: https://www.democraticunderground.com/100210149205

Stuart G

(38,416 posts)
8. Let's forget impeachment..I don't think that the Republican house will do anything..
Fri Jan 26, 2018, 11:05 PM
Jan 2018

to further or support Mueller's investigation. Some in the House, will try to impede and do anything possible to stop the investigation. Why? It ain't rocket science. If one listens and watches those who have extensive legal experience in this area, they have said, that Trump has already committed illegal acts. period..end of discussion...etc.

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100210149205

kentuck

(111,079 posts)
9. Basically, he is challenging the justice system of this country.
Sat Jan 27, 2018, 12:01 AM
Jan 2018

Does the justice system have a right "to fight back"?

Does not our justice system have the final say if a law is broken?

Would that include a law broken by the executive?

I think it would.

That would give the Atty General and the FBI Director superior power if the laws are broken.

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