(07-01-2024, 04:49 PM)mikesez Wrote:

(07-01-2024, 04:02 PM)The Real Marty Wrote: I think what the Supreme Court said was that a President cannot be prosecuted for doing things that are part of his official Presidential duties.  So the question would be, is a drone strike on Trump an official Presidential duty, or something done for his personal benefit?  I think Biden could be prosecuted on that basis.  Because a drone strike on a political rival is not an official Presidential duty.  

That would really be a slam dunk case.

What if Biden called for a mob to hang Kamala Harris for some reason?

Same answer.  I see where you're going, and it's a valid point, and it's why I don't think there should be so much angst about this ruling.  Trump can still be prosecuted for acts which are not part of his official duties as President.  AND, Biden cannot ask Seal Team 6 to take out Trump, either.

Of course, there's as yet no evidence Trump asked a mob to hang Mike Pence.  He's largely responsible for what happened on January 6, but he never asked anyone to hang Mike Pence that I can recall.

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