Comment on Trump guilty on all counts in New York criminal trial
wintermute_oregon@lemm.ee 6 months agoWhen this topic arose, I thought a felony would preclude you from office. I was a bit surprised it does not.
I agree with your assessment as to why it shouldn’t, but I still found it a tad surprising.
BobaFuttbucker@reddthat.com 6 months ago
It’s because it should, ethically.
It makes no sense that you could be restricted from holding office because of one minor crime but not from a worse one.
wintermute_oregon@lemm.ee 6 months ago
A minor crime doesn’t preclude you either. I believe you are talking about impeachment which is a different topic entirely. Impeachment is a political process and has nothing to do with criminal law.
BobaFuttbucker@reddthat.com 6 months ago
Nope, not impeachment. Misdemeanor, which is lesser than a felony.
wintermute_oregon@lemm.ee 6 months ago
I have no clue what you are referencing since that isn’t a requirement to be elected for president. High crimes and misdemeanors is about impeachment.