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In reply to the discussion: Psychiatrist: Trump is deteriorating, exhibits first warning-signs of psychosis. [View all]dixiegrrrrl
(60,010 posts)34. The issue of mental competency has been addressed a lot in cases of challenging wills
so the arguments are known, and part of case law.
But, not applied to Presidents.
Interesting situation.
To avoid the issue, he will be mostly likely charged with obstruction of justice, as Nixon was, which covers one of the reasons for impeachment. That is why Nixon resigned, to avoid impeachment, altho he had committed a lot of crimes, particularly the Watergate cover up, thus creating the now famous remark "It's not the crime, it is the cover up".
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