PhlogistonJul 28, 2023

Headline appears to read: Trump vows to go on the lam if convicted

https://lemmy.world/post/2323501

Headline appears to read: Trump vows to go on the lam if convicted - Lemmy.world

I’m sure huffpost knew what they’re implying. In truth he’s vowing to continue his presidential run from prison if necessary. The headline on their actual article is clearer: “Trump Vows To Run For President From Prison If Convicted [https://www.huffpost.com/entry/donald-trump-still-run-if-convicted-sentenced_n_64c3f507e4b024f8ebc89d53]”

Show threadTransplantedSconieJul 29, 2023

Wouldn’t a conviction of the January 6th insurrection bar him from office via the 14th Ammendment?

Kinda sure stoking a rebellion against the government is a bigly no-no.

Show threadRiccosuaveJul 29, 2023
Only if he is charged with either aiding or inciting an insurrection. It has to specifically be one of those charges, or actual treason based on all of the legal interpretations I have seen.
Show threadBuckshotJul 29, 2023
So a felon can’t vote but could run for president?
Show threadMiddleWeigh

Well yea. A felon running for prez implies they are the right kind of felon: wealthy.

While a felon who can’t vote is : poor, poc, not worthy of participating in our lovely, high-water mark democracy.

Jul 29, 2023 at 1:59pmWeb