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Fiendish Thingy

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8. See my post #5 for how Trump is gaming the WPA

Reply to rampartd (Reply #2)

Wed May 6, 2026, 11:32 AM

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He should still be impeached, but my post describes what his likely defense would be.

Congress wouldn’t have to prove he violated the WPA, they could just go after him for harm he did to the country’s reputation and economy.

Congress can impeach for any reason.

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