Reporters and editors seem incapable of framing the #trumpindictment as a vital affirmation of the rule of law rather than some risky gamble with the legitimacy of our justice system. I haven't seen a piece suggesting that *not* holding him accountable might undermine public trust.

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@JoshuaHolland Laurence Tribe on The Last Word With Lawrence O'Donnell made that point last night:

https://youtu.be/i8M1hUFnpMY

Laurence Tribe: Trump indictment is ‘vindication for the rule of law’

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@JoshuaHolland though I'll gladly (and sadly) agree that the exception proves the rule.