We’re in an era of political bombshells, so the disclosure of handwritten notes, taken by Justice Department official Richard Donoghue during former president Trump’s conversations with acting Attorney General Rosen, were met with a shrug by many last week.
My question is would Trump's attempts to influence the election results personally in multiple states be applicable as evidence in a Sedition Conspiracy case as well?
This article is about Trump's risk of prosecution, but it starts off talking about the Hatch Act. Sadly the Hatch Act doesn't apply to the POTUS or VPOTUS. Am I misunderstanding the article?
That would apply specifically to people holding office I would think, as to whether or not they could be removed from office. The second portion speaks to criminal activity for political gain, and the DoJ just turned down Rep Brooks request for representation by them, and this would be similar circumstances. And, of course, Mr Trump is no longer POTUS, despite what he may claim. That is how it looks to me, anyway.
My question is would Trump's attempts to influence the election results personally in multiple states be applicable as evidence in a Sedition Conspiracy case as well?
It would be relevant evidence
So glad that Garland is on the case - fine prosecutor he was particularly with terrorists and mobsters ...
This article is about Trump's risk of prosecution, but it starts off talking about the Hatch Act. Sadly the Hatch Act doesn't apply to the POTUS or VPOTUS. Am I misunderstanding the article?
My understanding is that the Hatch Act has a criminal portion that was applies to any office holder.
That would apply specifically to people holding office I would think, as to whether or not they could be removed from office. The second portion speaks to criminal activity for political gain, and the DoJ just turned down Rep Brooks request for representation by them, and this would be similar circumstances. And, of course, Mr Trump is no longer POTUS, despite what he may claim. That is how it looks to me, anyway.