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thesquanderer

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5. Correct. He has immunity. The only theoretical consequence is impeachment, and this Congress won't impeach.

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Mon Dec 1, 2025, 11:18 AM

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Even if they midterms go our way and we have more power in that 2nd half of his term, it's virtually inconceivable that 2/3 of that Senate would ever convict. The Supreme Court made him a king.

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