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no_hypocrisy

(55,127 posts)
Fri Apr 24, 2026, 06:39 AM 3 hrs ago

I think I can explain the DOJ pursuit of the Southern Poverty Law Center.

It's another hairbrained idea of Trump to run (and presumably win) a third term as President without it being a constitutionally prohibited third term.

Trump then called for the results of the 2020 election – which he lost to Joe Biden – to be wiped if the group is found guilty of wire fraud, bank fraud, and conspiracy to commit money laundering offenses.

“If it is true, the 2020 Presidential Election should be permanently wiped from the books and be of no further force or effect!” he said.


https://nypost.com/2026/04/24/us-news/trump-calls-for-2020-presidential-election-to-be-permanently-wiped-from-the-books-if-southern-poverty-law-center-convicted-of-fraud/

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I know, I know. One thing has nothing to do with the other. Even if the allegations were provable, that wouldn't give Trump another bite at the proverbial apple.

But he (or his crackerjack WH team) thinks it does.

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no_hypocrisy

(55,127 posts)
3. Another extra-added bonus. I stick with my original contention.
Fri Apr 24, 2026, 06:50 AM
2 hrs ago

Trump just doesn't want to maintain republican majorities in the House and the Senate.

He wants to be President past 2028.

magicarpet

(19,006 posts)
4. Just djt using the US Constitution as his toilet paper.
Fri Apr 24, 2026, 07:12 AM
2 hrs ago

To him a Dynasty Presi-DUNCE-Y is so much more to his likings.

Crown him king,... for his remaining years here on earth. Then hand the crown and the scepter to Donnie jr and install him on the royal throne after daddy goes bye-bye.

Making the Kennedy and Bush political dynasties look like playground child's play.

Crown trump king,... then never say good bye for the duration of your life time here on earth.

rampartd

(4,764 posts)
6. jr won't be getting crown and sceptre but
Fri Apr 24, 2026, 07:52 AM
1 hr ago

if trump leaves him those epstein video tapes he retains the dictatorship.

Lovie777

(23,287 posts)
5. Current administration and the Republican party have lost their morals .........................
Fri Apr 24, 2026, 07:19 AM
2 hrs ago

and minds. They are insane. They are fearful of losing their monies and power. They don't give a shit about the US or her people.

They also know that shithole needs to be replaced, but unfortunately, the next in line is just as insane.

This is where the USA is at this point in time, and the GQP are evil enough to try and avoid elections.

littlemissmartypants

(34,110 posts)
7. I believe that we're past the throw spaghetti at the wall to see what sticks phase.
Fri Apr 24, 2026, 08:12 AM
1 hr ago

We've now moved into the throw everything at wherever phase.

They are clearly getting desperate, and desperation always leads to lapses in judgment with glaring mistakes.

marble falls

(72,266 posts)
12. More obviously, he's trying to distract from EPSTEIN. Crazy is just his normal base operating level.
Fri Apr 24, 2026, 09:27 AM
22 min ago

Harker

(17,946 posts)
9. It's retribution for bankrupting the Klan and developing the legal mechanism to hold hate groups accountable.
Fri Apr 24, 2026, 09:08 AM
41 min ago
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