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pat_k

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21. Don't forget the ruling that the case for civil liability against him for Jan 6 can proceed.
Sat May 2, 2026, 07:55 PM
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https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/trump-isnt-immune-from-civil-claims-that-his-jan-6-rally-speech-incited-riot-judge-rules

And as the PERSONAL corruption that he, his cronies, and members of his family have perpetrated is delineated, there is no way most of those acts can be deemed "presidential duties" to which immunity applies. Sure, the black-robed traitors on SCOTUS may try it, but I suspect it will be a bridge too far for at least two of them.

I suspect that there are many avenues holding the perpetrators personally liable. Perhaps even State AG's could make a case that his personal corruption has inflicted reputational damage that has cost x, y, or z. (I imagine there are plenty of specific instances that can be tied to the "halo" of corruption cast by the personal corruption of a man, and the family and associates of that man, holding our highest office).

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