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He made a little mistake, he stood up for the guys in his cabinet and lied. I don't think Clinton should have had it stuck to him either. Now Hilly is another story. She pretty much covered the whole Criminal Code.It doesn’t matter what anyone ‘thinks.’
It is a fact that no president is above the law (see United States v. Nixon (1974)).
I reported the thread, we'll let the Mods sort it out.
Good for you, but that is exactly the defense Trump's lawyers sent to the Mueller probe.
Report: Trump lawyers' letter to Mueller challenges subpoena
I do like how you didn't vote. Put your money where your mouth is.
You linked to an article about a letter but not the actual letter.
Post the letter.
The link to the letter is in the first post.
I just read the entire letter. It never says that Trump is "above the law".
The more important question is HOW DID THE NY TIMES GET THIS LETTER?
Who leaked it?
It certainly does say he is above the law. Read it again.
Good for you, but that is exactly the defense Trump's lawyers sent to the Mueller probe.
Report: Trump lawyers' letter to Mueller challenges subpoena
I do like how you didn't vote. Put your money where your mouth is.
You linked to an article about a letter but not the actual letter.
Post the letter.
The link to the letter is in the first post.
I just read the entire letter. It never says that Trump is "above the law".
The more important question is HOW DID THE NY TIMES GET THIS LETTER?
Who leaked it?
It certainly does say he is above the law. Read it again.
I've already read it. It doesn't say it.
Feel free to post proof from the actual letter.
You linked to an article about a letter but not the actual letter.
Post the letter.
The link to the letter is in the first post.
I just read the entire letter. It never says that Trump is "above the law".
The more important question is HOW DID THE NY TIMES GET THIS LETTER?
Who leaked it?
It certainly does say he is above the law. Read it again.
I've already read it. It doesn't say it.
Feel free to post proof from the actual letter.
It does say it. It clearly says that his Presidential Powers allows him to do whatever he wants, whenever he wants, and he can not be held accountable for it due to his position and the powers given to him by the Constitution. That includes firing people and shutting down any investigations he wants even if it has to do with him.
A better question to ask is Congress above the law? The supreme Court above the law?
President Trump's new defense against the Mueller probe is that he is above the law. Not only that, but he IS THE LAW. He can do whatever he wants and can not be prosecuted for it. Do you think the President of the United States holds that much power?
With Nixon there was the destruction, or attempted destruction of evidence.....the tape. Without that Nixon would probably not had to resign. I doubt that his firings alone would have led to impeachment.I do not believe it matters whether an investigation is ended or not, due to whatever a person does to try to obstruct justice...or obstruct an official investigation....the investigation on Watergate was not stopped by Nixon, even though he obstructed justice...as example.No, the president is not above the law; however, the constitution which is the law gives him great authority. As chief executive, he has the authority to fire the FBI director and he is not obligated to give the reason.
Note: Firing Comey did not end the “Russian Meddling” investigation. So the cries of “Obstruction” are ludicrous. But even if it were, it is not the place of the executive branch to Check and Balance the president. The other two branches have that responsibility. Congress has the authority of oversight of the executive branch. If the legislative branch has the votes, the house can impeach and the senate can convict (throw him out of office).
Trump is allowing the special counsel to continue for political reasons, not because he doesn’t have the authority to end it,
That has never been the position of all previous obstruction of justice charges?
It is also noteworthy that Comey had told Trump on three separate occasions that Trump was not under investigation. Comey confirmed this to congress. So if it’s obstruction for the president to fire the FBI director in this case, when would it not be obstruction. Isn’t the FBI direction always overseeing investigations which one can claim to be obstructed.With Nixon there was the destruction, or attempted destruction of evidence.....the tape. Without that Nixon would probably not had to resign. I doubt that his firings alone would have led to impeachment.I do not believe it matters whether an investigation is ended or not, due to whatever a person does to try to obstruct justice...or obstruct an official investigation....the investigation on Watergate was not stopped by Nixon, even though he obstructed justice...as example.No, the president is not above the law; however, the constitution which is the law gives him great authority. As chief executive, he has the authority to fire the FBI director and he is not obligated to give the reason.
Note: Firing Comey did not end the “Russian Meddling” investigation. So the cries of “Obstruction” are ludicrous. But even if it were, it is not the place of the executive branch to Check and Balance the president. The other two branches have that responsibility. Congress has the authority of oversight of the executive branch. If the legislative branch has the votes, the house can impeach and the senate can convict (throw him out of office).
Trump is allowing the special counsel to continue for political reasons, not because he doesn’t have the authority to end it,
That has never been the position of all previous obstruction of justice charges?
I dunno about that....?With Nixon there was the destruction, or attempted destruction of evidence.....the tape. Without that Nixon would probably not had to resign. I doubt that his firings alone would have led to impeachment.I do not believe it matters whether an investigation is ended or not, due to whatever a person does to try to obstruct justice...or obstruct an official investigation....the investigation on Watergate was not stopped by Nixon, even though he obstructed justice...as example.No, the president is not above the law; however, the constitution which is the law gives him great authority. As chief executive, he has the authority to fire the FBI director and he is not obligated to give the reason.
Note: Firing Comey did not end the “Russian Meddling” investigation. So the cries of “Obstruction” are ludicrous. But even if it were, it is not the place of the executive branch to Check and Balance the president. The other two branches have that responsibility. Congress has the authority of oversight of the executive branch. If the legislative branch has the votes, the house can impeach and the senate can convict (throw him out of office).
Trump is allowing the special counsel to continue for political reasons, not because he doesn’t have the authority to end it,
That has never been the position of all previous obstruction of justice charges?
I thought what Comey told him and congress was that he was not the 'target' of the investigation...It is also noteworthy that Comey had told Trump on three separate occasions that Trump was not under investigation. Comey confirmed this to congress. So if it’s obstruction for the president to fire the FBI director in this case, when would it not be obstruction. Isn’t the FBI direction always overseeing investigations which one can claim to be obstructed.With Nixon there was the destruction, or attempted destruction of evidence.....the tape. Without that Nixon would probably not had to resign. I doubt that his firings alone would have led to impeachment.I do not believe it matters whether an investigation is ended or not, due to whatever a person does to try to obstruct justice...or obstruct an official investigation....the investigation on Watergate was not stopped by Nixon, even though he obstructed justice...as example.No, the president is not above the law; however, the constitution which is the law gives him great authority. As chief executive, he has the authority to fire the FBI director and he is not obligated to give the reason.
Note: Firing Comey did not end the “Russian Meddling” investigation. So the cries of “Obstruction” are ludicrous. But even if it were, it is not the place of the executive branch to Check and Balance the president. The other two branches have that responsibility. Congress has the authority of oversight of the executive branch. If the legislative branch has the votes, the house can impeach and the senate can convict (throw him out of office).
Trump is allowing the special counsel to continue for political reasons, not because he doesn’t have the authority to end it,
That has never been the position of all previous obstruction of justice charges?
Conspiracy, obstruction, money laundering
Yes, they are always investigating crimes or counter intelligence probes, but this investigation involved him, in the sense that it might involve his campaign workers and family....working with the Russians involved with interfering in our election....Isn’t the FBI direction always overseeing investigations which one can claim to be obstructed.
he didn't spy on TrumpThe President is not above the Law..
Obongo should go to jail for spying on Trump
and using the full force of the federal Government
against his political foes…..
President Trump's new defense against the Mueller probe is that he is above the law. Not only that, but he IS THE LAW. He can do whatever he wants and can not be prosecuted for it. Do you think the President of the United States holds that much power?
Let me remind you that when the United States decided on George Washington to be the first leader of the United States, they were going to call him a king and he rejected it. He said a President shouldn't hold as much power as a king, and that a President is only a part of the head of government along with Congress and the Supreme Court.
Here is a copy of the letter that spells out how Trump's team says Trump can not obstruct Justice because he is Justice.
The Trump Lawyers’ Confidential Memo to Mueller, Explained
President Trump's new defense against the Mueller probe is that he is above the law. Not only that, but he IS THE LAW. He can do whatever he wants and can not be prosecuted for it. Do you think the President of the United States holds that much power?
Let me remind you that when the United States decided on George Washington to be the first leader of the United States, they were going to call him a king and he rejected it. He said a President shouldn't hold as much power as a king, and that a President is only a part of the head of government along with Congress and the Supreme Court.
Here is a copy of the letter that spells out how Trump's team says Trump can not obstruct Justice because he is Justice.
The Trump Lawyers’ Confidential Memo to Mueller, Explained
