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Other democracies prosecute their ex-leaders. Trump should be no exception. None, nada, zilch exception. Lock him up. Prove that no one is above the law. #RuleOfLaw #LockHimUp #EqualJustice
06:09 PM - Apr 16, 2024
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In the half-century since Ford announced that pardon, other nations have charted a different path, prosecuting former presidents or prime minsters in France, Brazil, South Korea, Israel and elsewhere for numerous alleged crimes, among them embezzlement, corruption, election interference and bribery.
06:10 PM - Apr 16, 2024
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Some cases have illustrated the virtues of trying to hold the most powerful political officials accountable under the rule of law — as well as the formidable challenges that arise when prosecuting such figures.
06:12 PM - Apr 16, 2024
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These former leaders can rely on ample bully pulpits to assail the process, maintain influence, shore up support and, in some cases, reclaim power.
06:12 PM - Apr 16, 2024
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