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Will America survive Trump? America - all of it
From: Jenifer (Zarknorph)
2/14/20
Wait, has Barr found his spine?
US Attorney-General says Trump is making it 'impossible' for him to do his job
William Barr's public swipe at Donald Trump comes after the President intervened in the case against his friend and former confidant Roger Stone.
Read more from ABC NewsFrom: Di (amina046)
2/14/20
Spine? A broomstick up his derrière thanks to the civil courage of several DOJ employees.
From: Di (amina046)
2/14/20
Trump-Barr divide worsens as the president bucks a request to stop tweeting, and the Justice Dept. declines to charge his political foe
The developments seem to suggest an uncertain future for the attorney general, who until now has been one of Trump's most loyal cabinet secretaries
Read more from MSNFrom: Jenifer (Zarknorph)
2/15/20
Donald Trump says he has the 'legal right' to interfere in criminal cases
United States President Donald Trump says he has the legal right to interfere in criminal cases, raising questions about the independence of the American judicial system.
Read more from ABC NewsFrom: Di (amina046)
2/16/20
1,100 Former DOJ Employees Call On Barr To Resign After Intervening In Stone Case
William Barr's Justice Department lowered the prison sentence recommendation for Roger Stone, a longtime ally of President Trump, in a move that's led to accusations of political interference.
Read more from NPR.orgFrom: Jenifer (Zarknorph)
2/17/20
Perhaps they're forgetting that Trump appoints the new one.
Barr is under intense scrutiny by everyone.
The DOJ will be shooting themselves in the foot, because the honeymoon period of the new AG will last pretty much through to the election.
And frankly, the DOJ have fucked up enough elections for everyone's lifetime.
From: Di (amina046)
2/18/20
Trump Expected to Commute Ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's Sentence
Imprisoned ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's sentence is expected to be commuted, sources familiar with the matter confirmed to NBC News. After months of speculation, President Donald Trump is believed to be making the move Tuesday. NBC News confirmed from two people familiar with the matter that Trump was planning to issue executive clemency for Blagojevich and an announcement was expected...
Read more from NBC ChicagoFrom: Di (amina046)
2/18/20
Barr has told those close to Trump he is considering quitting if the president keeps tweeting about Justice Dept. investigations
The attorney general has communicated his posture to people inside and outside the White House, officials say, though it is unclear what he has told President Trump directly.
Read more from MSNFrom: Jenifer (Zarknorph)
2/21/20
Analysis
Trump declared himself America's 'chief law enforcement officer'. This week showed why he's right
If Donald Trump decides to free Roger Stone, his act of seemingly random kindness in pardoning a slew of criminals will look more like a smokescreen than a coincidence, writes David Lipson.
Read more from ABC NewsFrom: katiek2
2/21/20
I googled "is US President chief law enforcement officer". It seems it all derives from ones understanding of Article II of the Constitution. There is so much opinion written on this, past case law, "expert" opinion, etc., that there was no way I could distill it all and present it here. If you agree with the article you posted, you'll find opinion to support it. If you agree with Trump, you'll find opinion to support him, and both opinions are formed from the wording of Article II, Section 2 of the Constitution. It gets even muddier when the Vesting Clause is invoked. As far as I can tell, whether or not one believes the President is the US Chief Enforcement Officer depends on ones political point of view and how one interprets the words of Article II, Sections 2 and 3 and the Vesting Clause.
Even your post says "Constitutional experts say the President is technically correct."
Sorry if this is muddled. My head got muddled just trying to understand what I was reading. Try it if you dare.
- Edited February 21, 2020 8:44 pm by katiek2