Trump’s outrageous ‘license to kill’: MAGA lawyer claims POTUS may ‘legally’ murder American rivals
Ari Melber lead coverage of the explosive appeals arguments in U.S. v Trump, the Jack Smith prosecution of Trump over Jan. 6. This extended coverage includes a special report on how Trump’s lawyer argued there is a legal power for a President to assassinate rivals in America (unless the Senate convicted a president for it after impeachment); and Melber reports on the actual law and precedent; and also interviews a range of experts, including former Head of the DOJ’s criminal division Leslie Caldwell, New York Times legal writer Emily Bazelon and former Trump White House lawyer Jim Schultz
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️ Crucial court hearing determines if coup trial against Trump will proceed.
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Trump's lawyer suggests president could order assassination of political rivals by SEAL Team 6 without prosecution.
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️ Legal implications of presidential order to assassinate political rival discussed in context of impeachment process.
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Trump's lawyer suggests extreme measures, while court hears arguments on trial
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Legal perspective on presidential duty to execute laws and potential violation of criminal laws.
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Trump's lawyer presents extreme argument about presidential actions. The Justice Department's potential view is questioned.
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Trump's lawyer's contradictory stance on presidential prosecution and potential use of force against American citizens.
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Trump's lawyer made contradictory and dangerous claims during the impeachment trial, raising questions about potential criminal prosecution.
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️ Discussion on the legal implications of presidential actions and the need for a clear line between official conduct and private conduct.
