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minus-squarestephen@lazysoci.allinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up0·11 days agoI wish the law worked that way, but there is no technicality that violating an oath of office triggers a resignation. Resignation is resignation.
minus-squareStovetop@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up0·11 days agoIf anything, the interpretation of “official acts” by the Supreme Court explicitly shields him. He cannot be held legally responsible for any decision carried out as president, which is terrifying.
minus-squareThePantser@sh.itjust.workslinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up0·edit-211 days ago 🔫 the only way he will be held responsible and accountable.
I wish the law worked that way, but there is no technicality that violating an oath of office triggers a resignation. Resignation is resignation.
If anything, the interpretation of “official acts” by the Supreme Court explicitly shields him. He cannot be held legally responsible for any decision carried out as president, which is terrifying.
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