Within a month of his return to office, President Trump, alongside Elon Musk and senior officials, has instigated a constitutional crisis marked by lawlessness and corruption. Trump openly declared his belief that he is exempt from legal constraints, echoing Nixon’s assertion of presidential impunity. This stance is bolstered by a Supreme Court leaning toward presidential immunity and unwavering support from the Republican Party. This disregard for legal limits, a strategy long planned by Trump’s team, poses a significant threat to American democracy.
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Special Counsel Jack Smith dismissed the January 6th and classified documents cases against Donald Trump due to Justice Department policy barring the prosecution of a sitting president, though the dismissals were without prejudice. While the Georgia election interference case remains, its viability is uncertain due to ongoing appeals. Consequently, Trump avoids legal consequences for several indictments, including a conviction, setting a concerning precedent for future presidents. This impunity, combined with potential political retribution against prosecutors, suggests a future presidency operating largely beyond legal accountability.
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John Q. Hosedrinker