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malthaussen

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10. There's always the "stick it to the Libs" motive.
Mon Jun 16, 2025, 12:07 PM
Jun 16

Remember, this Administration shows its power by being as outrageous as possible, then daring people to try to stop them. So simple self-interest is not the only factor in a decision.

-- Mal

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Expect a full pardon AStern Jun 16 #1
Yep, he needs both federal and state charges. Bev54 Jun 16 #2
Maybe, markodochartaigh Jun 17 #28
Not on state charges, MarineCombatEngineer Jun 17 #31
Minnesota can still prosecute him on State charges. Jacson6 Jun 16 #3
What would be the point? DJT would just pardon him. malthaussen Jun 16 #4
I really don't think Krasnov would pardon this guy. So far, except for the 1/6 assholes, Ocelot II Jun 16 #8
There's always the "stick it to the Libs" motive. malthaussen Jun 16 #10
Trump uses the pardon power to obtain bribes. Ocelot II Jun 16 #12
Stipulating, for the nonce, that you're right about his self-interest... malthaussen Jun 17 #25
Can't recommend your post enough Scubamatt Jun 16 #18
Well, markodochartaigh Jun 17 #30
Trump was signaling to law enforcement that it's OK to go after Black people Ocelot II Jun 17 #32
Yes, the State should press ahead and only allow the feds after IbogaProject Jun 16 #5
He is facing state charges; he's already been charged with murder under state law. Ocelot II Jun 16 #6
Let Minnesota try him. sinkingfeeling Jun 16 #7
It will, no question; but the feds can try him too. It's not an either-or situation. Ocelot II Jun 16 #9
A really bad idea, that opens him to pardon, and you can't try him twice. CanonRay Jun 16 #11
State and federal charges can be brought against the same person Ocelot II Jun 16 #13
Thanks again Ocelot II ArizonaLib Jun 16 #17
Charges related to his hit list are what I'd expect at federal level jmowreader Jun 16 #19
Double jeopardy doesn't apply to separate state and federal charges. Ocelot II Jun 16 #20
Why? Because FBI was involved? travelingthrulife Jun 16 #14
They seem to be basing federal jurisdiction on his use of an instrumentality Ocelot II Jun 16 #21
The state needs to (and will) proceed as if no fed charges exist. Keeping him RockRaven Jun 16 #15
Vance Boelter is FUBAR!!! ProudMNDemocrat Jun 16 #16
Trump definitely wants Boelter on federal charges Quanto Magnus Jun 16 #22
See above posts. The state prosecution will continue. Ocelot II Jun 17 #26
Been A Dick Donald cannot pardon him for state charges and convictions, MarineCombatEngineer Jun 17 #29
Targeting elected officials proves no political agenda IronLionZion Jun 16 #23
Question. I'm thinking Minnesota officials will want to open many phones the killer contacted. bluestarone Jun 16 #24
No, and they couldn't if they wanted to, which they don't. Ocelot II Jun 17 #27
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