Republicans warn Justice Department probe of Trump would trigger political war

[spanone]

Republican lawmakers are warning that any Department of Justice prosecution of former President Trump will turn into a political battle, setting a high bar for Attorney General Merrick Garland to act on an expected criminal referral from the House’s Jan. 6 committee.

The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol previewed its likely referral to the Justice Department in a court filing made public last week and experts say the evidence assembled by House investigators would provide a strong impetus for prosecutors to act.

But Republican lawmakers and strategists warn that any federal prosecution of Trump will be accused of being politically motivated, boost Trump within the GOP and turn into a partisan food fight at a time when President Biden is pivoting to the center and trying to keep his 2020 campaign promise to unify the country.

Sen. Mike Braun (R-Ind.) said any criminal referral from the House “would probably have as much political taint on it as you can get.”

https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/596955-republicans-warn-justice-department-probe-of-trump-would-trigger-political

[Ocelot II]

1. We're already in one.

So fuck 'em.

[cally]

44. Exactly

Republicans have been attacking Dems. Nothing will stop them. We are already in a political war

[The Magistrate]

45. Took The Words Out Of My Mouth, Ma'am

They'll do the worst they can whatever we do, providing we do not defeat them. There is no point in refraining from anything because the enemy might do it back.

Grant at The Wilderness told his staff he was tired of hearing what Lee might do, and told them to start thinking about what could be done to Lee. Our people need the same spirit.


"Americans love a winner, and hate a loser."

[BlueJac]

2. Sure, give Trump a medal and let him go free for all crimes against the United states

[onethatcares]

3. so they would burn the whole thing down

rather than prosecute a criminal.

I guess all that "no one is above the law" is just a bunch of bullshit

[SoCalDavidS]

21. No, They Just Mean That "No Democrat Is Above The Law." nt

[Bettie]

4. We've been in one for a long time

what more could they do? They obstruct literally everything, they spread false narratives constantly, and they threaten to put everyone in prison who isn't on their side.

[AleksS]

18. This.

What more could they do?

They’ve never hesitated to use a political weapon yet. Nothing has been off the table for them.

[Mr. Ected]

5. Not probing Trump's crimes will set off an even bigger political war

Ball's in your court, Merrick. Yours is not to make political decisions. It's to follow the evidence and seek justice. For the people. All of us.

[lagomorph777]

15. +1000 No more dicking around. This is an emergency.

[SoCalDavidS]

23. He's Not Going To Do Shit

If he were, we'd have heard by now. He's been in office for a full year already.

[onecaliberal]

6. Republicans are Putin sucking traitorous criminals. FUCK THEM.

We better go after that mother fucker and ALL who committed crimes.

[PJMcK]

7. I'm curious

Why would anyone make such a statement unless they knew there were criminal acts.

So what if it sparks political unrest? Last year, we watched an act of ultimate political unrest when Trump supporters tried to overthrow our government.

The Republicans are afraid of what will be uncovered if a real investigation digs into their funding and supporters.

Merrick Garland is at a crossroad where he could be an American patriotic hero or he could be a goat.

We'll see.

[sop]

8. The Republicans' "political war" occurred on January 6, and they've been whining all investigations

of Trump are "politically motivated." What else is new?

[bluestarone]

9. So it's that old saying again?

WE RETHUGLICONS are above the law!!

[Mad_Machine76]

10. They aren't already engaged

in all-out scorched political warfare for how many years now?!

[Frustratedlady]

11. Sounds like some Republicans are "concerned" and (understandably) nervous.

Some of the most concerned are probably jerks like Gym Jordan, Hawley, Gosar, Bo, etc. Truth be known, there are too many with their fingers in this fiasco to even recall by name, and that doesn't touch those 700 or so clowns that are presently being charged/sentenced.

Why do those lawmakers and strategists feel they can warn us about retaliation? They actually feel they have an ounce of food for a fight?

Dream on. Your blubbering is getting old.

[SoonerPride]

12. They have no need to fear. The DOJ never intended to go after trump.

Now or ever.

[SoCalDavidS]

28. THIS!!

I knew that years ago. It's one reason I'm no longer watching MSNBC & CNN. Tired of hearing all the pundits saying that there will be consequences. They're getting paid to appear and spew hopes and dreams rather than REALITY.

[lagomorph777]

13. Of course they say that. They're revealing their greatest fear.

So that is exactly where we need to attack them.

[Baked Potato]

31. Agreed! Nt

[mahina]

14. Words have meaning. That's not a warning, that's a threat.

[malaise]

17. WTF?

You can execute a coup with impunity - who knew?

[Scrivener7]

19. Why say this now?

[Baitball Blogger]

24. They know its eminent?

[Scrivener7]

29. That's what I was wondering. I will believe it when I see it, but wouldn't that

be nice?

Though Adam Schiff seemed to feel the need to prod him again this week, so who knows?

[Crunchy Frog]

20. They sound like Putin. I hope the DOJ isn't influenced by their stupid threats.

[Baitball Blogger]

22. Taint is their new word, I suppose.

[dixiechiken1]

34. Yeah, I got their taint...

Right here.

🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕

[Mr. Sparkle]

25. if he is charged, I hope they all resign in protest.

[lagomorph777]

33. That would so totally pwn the libs!

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

26. These dumbfucks already declared war

They sound like Putin when he talks to Ukraine.

[txwhitedove]

43. Exactly what I thought! Did tRump tell them to threaten, sabers, nukes?

[global1]

27. Putin Threatens Nuclear War And The Repugs Threaten Political War.....

There's no difference between Putin and the Repugs.

Scare with outlandish threats and hope they take the bait and back off. That's their strategy.

Like Putin is losing - so are the Repugs.

It's only a matter of time - we'll be rid ourselves of both.

[spanone]

35. they are political terrorists.

[Baked Potato]

30. It's just the opposite of what they say.

The American people are told nobody is above the law. There is no political exception.

Americans were told Dump was untouchable while in office and now Americans are told he is untouchable out of office. BS.

[lindysalsagal]

32. Like, letting hooligans storm the capital?

Sure. Let's see them do that TWICE.

[RussBLib]

36. sounds remarkably Putin-esque.

gotta stand up to bullies

[bullwinkle428]

48. Took the words right out of my mouth.

[Bev54]

37. Well I would say to republicans what the Ukrainians say to Putin

Go fuck yourselves.

[spanone]

38. 👍🏼

[Greybnk48]

39. We let Nixon go, and Dubya, and we got Trump. n/t

[Cosmocat]

40. They might just spend years investigating HCs emails!

nm

[Wingus Dingus]

41. OK, bring it.

[Hortensis]

42. Putin-esque, all right. They mounted all-out war long ago. nt

[Samrob]

46. Aren't we already at political war? They are trying the Putin "nuke" tactic.

If we give in we are done for life!

[ThoughtCriminal]

47. Like "Class Warfare"

They only call it a "War" when we fight back.

[dalton99a]

49. So scary. We can't have that

[BeckyDem]

50. There are these things called facts and laws.

If the facts say you broke the law, you pay, for many that can mean jail time.


I despise Republicans.

[jcgoldie]

51. Oh no... not "political war!!"

Gosh what might they do subvert the legislature to steal a supreme court justice? No nevermind already did that. Uhm hold a rally in DC and send their ignorant right wing base to overthrow the capitol? Oh yeah did that too. Wait maybe they will try to disenfranchise 10s of thousands of people of color across the country by passing undemocratic voting laws... uhmm... take away women's rights to their own bodies? Legislate against teachers in classrooms for telling kids historical truths... uhm .. they could nominate the most vile despicable ignorant racist POS on the planet for president... ehhh yeah been done... or maybe bully transgendered children in grade schools... I dunno... "political war" sounds pretty bad better watch your back Merrick Garland!

[uponit7771]

52. Anyone else notice the "threats" from Putrid and GQP sound about the same?! tia

[bluestarone]

53. Thinking this very same thought!

[lame54]

54. Let's take a look into Mike Braun's crimes

[Emile]

55. So is this political blackmail legal?