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Trump Breaks the Law... Again.

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The example we've seen during the second term has exposed a serious flaw in the Constitution.


Our president accepted a $2 billion investment from the highest levels of the UAE for his cryptocurrency firm.

There's something more concerning that occurred two weeks later. Our president has also arranged for the UAE to possess thousands of the most highly sought AI chips worldwide.

It's reasonable to question the risk to national Security concerning existing and practically unattainable chips may be transferred to any other world power, including China or Putin.


Trump has exposed the flaw in the Constitution. If the president is supported by enough Senators, impeachment won't happen no matter what crimes actually occurred.

Is there any reason to believe trump will obey anything? Is there any reason to think we still have checks and balances?


First -

Article I, Section 9
"no person holding office "shall, without the Consent of the Congress, accept of any present, Emolument, Office, or Title, of any kind whatever, from any King, Prince, or foreign State".


Senators recognize the transaction that benefits the president-

Warren, Merkley Seek Records on $2 Billion Trump Stablecoin Deal from UAE Firm and Binance | United States Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs

The Official website of The United States Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
www.banking.senate.gov


The chips and the exchange -

 

Trump's administration is lawless.

As is the Republican Party.
 
soap box said:
The example we've seen during the second term has exposed a serious flaw in the Constitution.


Our president accepted a $2 billion investment from the highest levels of the UAE for his cryptocurrency firm.
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The Emoluments Clause, articulated in the U.S. Constitution, forbids the president from receiving any gifts, offices, titles, or emoluments from foreign states without congressional consent.

Of course, an investment is not a "gift" since there is a presumption that it (the investment) will be returned in some manner or form, so in this case, no laws or statutes were violated.
soap box said:
There's something more concerning that occurred two weeks later. Our president has also arranged for the UAE to possess thousands of the most highly sought AI chips worldwide.
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Again, this is not receiving any gifts, so not an issue.
 
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Ah, you're admitting a foreign country has made an "investment" in the sitting President's powers as head of state.
 
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Sure, if you ignore the rest of the clause:



And let's see that congressional consent.

Pony up.
 
ataraxia said:
The flaw is not in the Constitution. The problem is we have a corrupt SCOTUS.
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Ok, I would agree that it's corrupt, and I agree that it's a big part of the problem, but I don't think it's a singular cause.

I think the scotus 6 are afraid to rule against him because they believe he will ignore them and their stature would be diminished, if it hasn't enough already.
 
ataraxia said:
The flaw is not in the Constitution. The problem is we have a corrupt SCOTUS.
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Ok, I would agree that it's corrupt, and I agree that it's a big part of the problem, but I don't think it's a singular cause.

I think the scotus 6 are afraid to rule against him because they believe he will ignore them and their stature would be diminished, if it hasn't enough.

But Trump's disregard and deference to the law or the Constitution when it blocks him is the source of the lawsuits, such as with USAID, and firing federal public servants. His lawyers have lied to judges multiple times during this administration.

The end of my rant here is that the checks and balances are gone because he doesn't have to obey the other branches. But that was the idea, that the president would be decent enough to obey the law.
 

If you saw post #7, would you say that the imperative Constitutional declarations often cannot be enforced? The emolments clause isn't really the law?

Wow, I can imagine the SC6 agreeing with you.

As to the second point, the GOP Congress now won't do a d___ thing about consent unless told to do so.
 
ataraxia said:
The flaw is not in the Constitution. The problem is we have a corrupt SCOTUS.
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The flaw lies in the constitution that is designed to cement power of the few but the flaws do stem from many of the actors. The system is working according to those who made the system we are dealing with now i dont see another solution other than getting rid of it.
 

The problem you have here is that there is no evidence that the President or his administration has anything to do with the cryptocurrency deal.

This whole thing is nothing more than a poorly constructed conspiracy theory.
 
Mycroft said:
The problem you have here is that there is no evidence that the President or his administration has anything to do with the cryptocurrency deal.

This whole thing is nothing more than a poorly constructed conspiracy theory.
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Trump has a 60% ownership of World Liberty Financial.

It would be wise to read first before blurting out an untrue denial.
 
soap box said:
Trump has a 60% ownership of World Liberty Financial.
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Trump? Or the Trump Organization?

Please be precise in your answer and please be aware that President Trump has no control over the Trump Organization.
 
This is THE MOST CRIMINAL Presidential Administration in our history.

And they're allowed to be because of MAGA politicians and the MAGA base.
 
Mycroft said:
Trump? Or the Trump Organization?

Please be precise in your answer and please be aware that President Trump has no control over the Trump Organization.
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Lol! Distinction with absolutely no difference. You think so? You think he's going to give his money away? To Eric, sure, that's what the emoluments clause is about.

As if he can't keep the money in the trump organization. Your post is doubling down on false denial. Your post is not naive, it's intentionally retreating from the obvious.

Explain what he's lying about in the video in post #11.
 

So you really think that the reality is:
Trump is lawless and breaking the constitution left and right and NOBODY in Government can Stop him ???.......

But not that:
Trump follows the Law, because he knows the criminals in DC will after him for anything they can, so makes sure he is doing everything on the up & up ?

Just go back and look at how many Swamp creatures have illegally went after Trump, and Trump has beat them in "COURT" !
 
NoMoreDems-Reps said:
So you really think that the reality is:
Trump is lawless and breaking the constitution left and right and NOBODY in Government can Stop him ???.......
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Yes.

NoMoreDems-Reps said:
But not that:
Trump follows the Law, because he knows the criminals in DC will after him for anything they can, so makes sure he is doing everything on the up & up ?
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You're joking. He fired all the watchdogs.

NoMoreDems-Reps said:
Just go back and look at how many Swamp creatures have illegally went after Trump, and Trump has beat them in "COURT" !
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Be more specific then I can answer.

Name the institution that can stop him from breaking the law.
 
soap box said:
Yes.
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LOL!
Think about that a little bit more!
But thanks for the laugh.
soap box said:
You're joking. He fired all the watchdogs.
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He fired the DEM's who have sabotaged him and he is putting people in place that will help him achieve his promises and goals! And he has the constitutional right/obligation to do so ! The Propagandist have just gotten all the SHEEPLE to feel
Trump is doing something wrong.....
soap box said:
Be more specific then I can answer.
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They said he over valued his house to get a loan, but he had paid the loan back with all the interest and the Bank did not
ask the criminals DEM's to bring this case to court !.....

The Bragg's case were he turned a misdomeanor into 34 felony counts base on a "New Legal Theory" (Translation LAWFARE BS)
soap box said:
Name the institution that can stop him from breaking the law.
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SCOTUS
 
NoMoreDems-Reps said:
LOL!
Think about that a little bit more!
But thanks for the laugh.
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You can't say who will stop him because no person or institution can.

He is a felon. Why bother when I know you don't care if he breaks the law. That really makes your points worthless.

NoMoreDems-Reps said:
SCOTUS
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Scotus is afraid to rule against him because they fear he will defy the court again and their authority will be proven to be inadequate. He is currently in defiance of court orders and his lawyers have lied to judges in every case they undertaken.

In addition to ignoring the Scotus, the court has absolutely no way of enforcing their rulings. The scotus has no police force or army. Compliance was based on their authority and Trump has shown that he can ignore supreme Court rulings.

So I am still asking you, who can stop him?
 
Whether it technically qualifies as an emolument or not, It is corruption at a level never before seen in American politics any way you look at it - and that is not in any way an exaggeration or hyperbole.
 
soap box said:
You can't say who will stop him because no person or institution can.
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LOL!!!!!............
I said the SCOUTs and you made an exuse to make your lies & BS seem plausible !....
soap box said:
He is a felon. Why bother when I know you don't care if he breaks the law. That really makes your points worthless.
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Those felonies are fake and only exist because our Government was Weaponized by the FASCIST DEMS !....
These cases are now crumbling in Court !
LOL! Wow you are gaslighted !

Want Proof?
Go look at all the cases Trump takes to court! When he looses , he either appeals them (if in lower courts) and he COMPLIES when they are from the SCOTUS !

Trump is not lawless and the DEMs & Propagandist have gotten you to believe, he is just doing the right thing and it is 180deg out of phase with the CORRUPT & CRIMINALS DEM's narrative ! ......
 
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