Trump’s Legal Maneuvers: Too Busy to Be a Defendant, Plenty of Time to Sue
It seems there’s a rather striking pattern emerging when we look at Donald Trump’s engagement with the legal system. On one hand, we see arguments being made that he’s far too occupied with the demands of the presidency, or a potential future presidency, to be bothered with being a defendant in civil lawsuits. This idea suggests a sort of temporary immunity is due to the office, shielding it from the “diversions, distractions, and harassment” of such legal proceedings. It’s presented as a matter of presidential necessity, that the leader of the nation simply cannot afford the time commitment required to defend themselves in court.… Continue reading