Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

atreides1

(16,110 posts)
4. Treason is easy to prove
Sat Dec 31, 2016, 10:18 PM
Dec 2016

Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying War against them, or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort. No Person shall be convicted of Treason unless on the Testimony of two Witnesses to the same overt Act, or on Confession in open Court.
The Congress shall have Power to declare the Punishment of Treason, but no Attainder of Treason shall work Corruption of Blood, or Forfeiture except during the Life of the Person attainted.

This part:"...or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort."

Russia isn't a friend to the US and if it's proven that the Russians did interfere in our election process, that's something an enemy would do!

If Trump were to continue to back Putin and Russia against the advice of the Intelligence community, there might be a case...and the

As for pardoning himself, not if he's impeached first!

Latest Discussions»Retired Forums»2016 Postmortem»Drop dead or arrested for...»Reply #4