Now that it's becoming clear that Trump will be impeached, removed and hopefully indicted...

[Frustratedlady]

I have a question.

WHEN he enters the white collar prison system, will we still have to pay for his Secret Service protection so he isn't Epsteined?

I realize this is wishful thinking, but it's been SO long and he continues to pull more and more impeachable offenses, like obstruction.

Just sayin'.

[hlthe2b]

1. Heavens. Impeached, yes. Removed? We aren't even close to concluding that yet)

Let's not get ahead of ourselves.

But the question about SS protection has been asked a lot. Apparently they likely can negotiate out a protective detail with US Marshall's service and Bureau of Prisons.

[dewsgirl]

2. I think if he is impeached, he no longer receives lifetime

benefits. Who knows with him?

[ritapria]

3. He also won't be able to run for federal office again

[dewsgirl]

4. Is that only if the Senate removes him?

[dware]

6. Yes.

[hlthe2b]

8. NOT AUTOMATICALLY. They would have to convict AND pass a separate bill to ban him from

holding Federal office again. It is not automatic, but can be done and has been done at least once in a Federal judicial impeachment.

[dware]

5. Only if he's convicted and removed by the Senate,

what are the Vegas odds on that happening?

[ritapria]

7. That is right ...Only if Convicted

[11 Bravo]

15. He has to be convicted, not merely impeached.

[Codeine]

9. He won't be removed. nt

[Kitchari]

12. Perhaps he will resign

A la Nixon, and dictate terms, such as no further prosecution

[beachbumbob]

10. McConnel will never allow a trial to happen

Merrick Garlan excuse,

[MissMillie]

20. I thought even McConnell admited that there has to be a trial in the Senate

within a very specific time-frame.

I don't know if it's a law or just a Senate rule.

Regardless, it is not guaranteed that if it is a law/rule, that the Senate GOP will vote to convict or remove.

[beachbumbob]

23. constitution sets NO time limit and a 51% vote can delay trial indefinitely, what reason

does McConnel have that is of benefit to GOP and trump to hold a trial at all?


McConnell will do the Merrick Garland move

[bearsfootball516]

11. I'll agree with you if you can make a sensible case as to who the 20 Repubs...

...who would need to flip for conviction are.

[Frustratedlady]

14. I (we) have spent so many hours/week tracking this criminal and his cohorts

that I (we) need a light at the end of the tunnel. I believe that when all is said and almost done, the Repukes will finally realize the country is worth more than their party and vote for what is right. I believe the Supreme Court will either reject to view the many cases Trump has sent their way or will rule in the country's favor.

When this happens and the Repukes see that Trump is on his way down (along with several of his cohorts), the tide will change and we will finally be rid of the cancer on our country.

I (we) must have something to keep us putting one foot in front of the other. Getting rid of Trump is at the top of my list.

[Raine]

13. He will NOT be removed! nt

[Rizen]

16. I don't think Senate Republicans will uphold the law

But it's going to be a disaster for them in the 2020 election. We have to vote them all out.

[OliverQ]

17. Impeached, yes. Removed, no.

Did you watch Republicans? They will never remove him.

[Garrett78]

18. I echo those who say removal won't happen. *Maybe* resignation, but I doubt it.

More than likely, we're simply going to have to overcome all of the lies, foreign interference and voter suppression next November.

Hopefully impeachment damages him severely, because there will be election fraud. We have to turn out the base like never before to overcome shenanigans.

[librechik]

19. With regret, I remind of the ending of "To Kill a Mockingbird"

S ure, reality and Atticus and every fact on earth demonstrated that the defendant could not in fact have done the crime. But the racist, nose picking, moronic assholes on the jury ignored the facts and voted for Dixie.

That is what I expect. More proof of what a lost and self-forsaken problem we are as a country. I wish I didn't.

[MFGsunny]

21. Much as I wish for a resignation by MF45, he probably won't do it if the OLC memo ....

.... would no longer apply. He's not pResident, he can be indicted; of course, as part of his resignation deal he could try to negotiate a non-prosecution agreement for federal crimes (but would still have NY state?).

Would appreciate expert opinions from legal beagles here on DU as to what all THAT scenario
might have to look like.

Anyone???

(Thanks in advance)

[Frustratedlady]

22. When he is no longer in office, imagine how many factions will step forth to indict him.

He has walked away from his troubles so many times, but I don't think it is going to happen, this time.