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So better put Trump behind bars in order not to set bad precedents.
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I think we're a little late for that.
Two wrongs don’t make a right.
Yes, but equal crimes deserve equal treatment. If it's not ok for Teixeira to be released, then Trump, under indictment for similar crimes, should face the same pretrial detention.
Trump has never been handled by anything other than the kiddiest of gloves by the criminal justice system.
No no, you don’t get it. Trump is rich, so it’s okay
The crimes aren't quite the same though. As far as I'm aware Trump is charged with mishandling/retaining classified documents and then a slew of charges from trying to obstruct and cover up. He's not charged with transmitting (leaking/selling) the information. And being a former president really does muddy the waters - because usually the espionage act isn't trying someone that once held broad authority to declassify information.
The bail system and the law in general are favorable to the wealthy and affluent but these two cases aren't apples to apples.
There is a case made, but I'd counter with Trump is under the watch of the DOJ 24/7 so he can't run.
No, but Three Lefts do!
Wakka Wakka Wakka
But Trump was treated so unfairly remember? /s
But three lefts do
is this the World of Tanks guy or someone else?
Unless there is another guardsman out there spilling secrets, it should be the same guy
Bold move Cotton, let’s see how it works out for him.
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