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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsI'm not a lawyer but:
isn't illegal for a private citizen with out government authority to negotiate agreements with other governments?
exboyfil
(17,863 posts)I have posted the text on another thread. I am not sure that Trump went that far, but, from reports (I have not seen the speech) it seems like he is pretty close to it.
former9thward
(32,016 posts)It has been on the books for 217 years and has never been enforced because it is a violation of the 1st amendment.
elleng
(130,956 posts)he's informing of his points of view (such as they are.)
Logan Act forbids unauthorized citizens from negotiating with foreign governments having a dispute with the U.S. It was intended to prevent the undermining of the government's position.
63splitwindow
(2,657 posts)elleng
(130,956 posts)We can 'criticize' him for everything he does, or doesn't do. I prefer to stick with substance.
pinboy3niner
(53,339 posts)Many U.S. citizens and legislators--and even presidential candidates-- meet with foreign leaders.
This is really a bridge too far.