Trump Tells January 6th Panel He Has Diplomatic Immunity as Russian Official

[Zorro]

WASHINGTON (The Borowitz Report)—In his latest bid to prevent the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack from obtaining relevant documents, Donald Trump has claimed diplomatic immunity in his capacity as a representative of the Russian government.

According to Trump’s legal argument, his status as a Russian official during his four years in the White House makes all documents produced during his tenure property of the Russian Federation.

“Any attempt by the U.S. to seize Russian property will be seen as an act of war,” a letter from Trump’s legal team reads.

While Trump waits to see if his claim of diplomatic immunity succeeds, he is also prepared to argue that, having once hired Rudolph Giuliani as his attorney, he would be justified in pleading insanity.

https://www.newyorker.com/humor/borowitz-report/trump-informs-january-6th-committee-he-has-diplomatic-immunity-as-representative-of-russia

[Thomas Hurt]

1. This isn't really that far fetched.

[tanyev]

2. Da!

[marble falls]

3. Knew it had to be Borowitz!!!

[malaise]

8. Yep

[marble falls]

19. Absolutely my favorite short piece writer. He's brilliant.

[RKP5637]

4. Had me going for a bit. It seemed like something the fool would say. And on Putin's payroll. n/t

[czarjak]

5. Putin would certainly have your back though. That, I can tell you. Believe me.

[badhair77]

6. Any of these options is possible.

The man knows no limits.

[NurseJackie]

7. Good satire is believable!

[rickyhall]

9. I didn't think he was up to admitting he was Russian Agent even though he is.

[patphil]

10. Oh! that was funny.

But in all good humor (not the ice cream) there's a kernel of truth.

[monkeyman1]

11. this will give TFG a brand new bone -headed idea ! watch !

[Aussie105]

12. Check Trump's passports!

If he has a spare one, with the name Vladimr Ivanocich Trump, and in Russian text, feel free to string him from the nearest lamppost as a Russian spy!

Borowitz never goes far enough. Neither does the Onion. Try harder, guys!

[SergeStorms]

13. He doesn't need a Russian passport.

Trump Tower in New York City is full of Russians. He just has to press the "down" elevator button.

[MontanaMama]

14. You got me!

[grantcart]

15. Borowitz best ever

[Wounded Bear]

16. Ok, that got a chuckle...

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

17. Knew it had to be Borowitz

[LetMyPeopleVote]

20. I love good satire

Link to tweet

[uponit7771]

21. K&R,

[DFW]

22. Although the Immunity bit is funny

It can't work, as he wasn't a Russian citizen while in office.

The insanity plea for having hired Giuliani, on the other hand, seem a perfectly plausible defense.