Americans react to Trump immunity ruling

MSNBC asked Americans outside the Supreme Court and the Capitol what they think of the Supreme Court's ruling that former President Trump has some immunity from prosecution in his federal election interference case. The court said former presidents are entitled to "absolute immunity" from criminal prosecution for actions within their "conclusive and preclusive" constitutional authority. Do you agree with this ruling?
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[@MR-cm1jg]

It's weird how a homeless man supports the people who ruled that being homeless can be illegal.

[@sampicano]

No that's how cults work. Republicans are a cult. Similar to Jonestown, or Heavens Gate

[@davidthaler7018]

Meanwhile, he can’t vote for anyone if he has no permanent address.

[@gregjohnson487]

Wonder how much they paid him a day to stand there and wear that sign …

[@chrissyb7916]

Weird that he doesn't seem to know that it was Republicans who started the last three wars and Democrats who ended them.

[@larrydanadavid2435]

Being homeless should be illegal.

[@barryboswell323]

To the homeless guy the Supreme Court just ruled that homeless people can now be arrested. That means you can go to jail now.

[@LadyElizondo]

Maybe he can use jail as his registered address for voting?🤦🏾‍♀️

[@vincentkalafate43]

The Republican Majority Court !

[@M2J89]

@@LadyElizondo 😂🤣😅😂🤣😅😂🤣😅😂🤣😅😂😅

[@LadyElizondo]

@@M2J89 If he's lucky, maybe the corrections officers will allow him out of jail on voting day in order for him to cast his ballot for the people who consider his homelessness as a criminal act?🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️

[@M2J89]

@@LadyElizondo okaaaay!!! I HEARD THAT!!! frfr.

[@margoalamoto3903]

As a veteran myself, I do not understand supporting a man who mocks military service and who called for the termination of the constitution we took an oath to defend.

[@alexandermakrianis]

Totally agree, from another veteran

[@gothic_ace2037]

Oh it gets better, he wants to use the military as his own personal attack force to silence protestors

[@VastumTempus]

As a vet, I agree.

[@yellowblanka6058]

I wonder what he’s a “veteran” of….army reserve kitchen duty? Every genuine combat veteran in good standing I’ve seen is disgusted by Trump.

[@ew1a100]

Totally agree, ex-navy

[@dreday1062000]

I’m a veteran. I used my GI Bill to get a college education so that I may able to be a decent job and take care of myself and those close to me. Biden is not to blame. Veterans have more resources than ever!

[@ruck-a-tron]

Exactly! I retired a few years ago and landed a nice civilian, job thanks to the training and education I got while in the military. I use the VA for medical stuff now and I have had a pretty good experience with them too. That includes mental health services. Some people just don't take advantage of what is available to them, then complain years later when they get out unprepared for civilian life.

[@JAM661]

​@@ambeaudaI think some people are just made to complain.

[@helen_124_user]

Thank you for your service and dedication to democracy.💙🇺🇸

[@moniquef4638]

Thank you! We have access to health-care, housing resources, education, there are folks dedicated to helping us get disability benefits, access to federal jobs... I just don't believe this guy!

[@josephrelaford6826]

​@moniquef4638 my house and my health care ❤

[@vickialway6433]

Out of 247 years of being a country and not one president asked for immunity. Why is that? Because every one of them honored their oath to the Constitution and the country.🤔🤨😡

[@michaelryan2416]

Because no other president except our current president went after his political opponents with such vigor and turned misdemeanors into felonies. J B is a fascist with a smiley face

[@reviewsandstuff4447]

Because any of them were wrongfully prosecuted with made up charges. Joe Biden doesn't even know who he is, but his administration and whoever is running the show are vicious and nasty people

[@Jeff-jt1bu]

You idiotic liberals keep calling Trump a criminal but fail to say what he's guilty of

[@nKm-2023]

Because their immunity was already in the Constitution which is what the supreme Court just told us.

[@stevecytfme]

​@@nKm-2023 So, that applies to Biden also. He would never do it, but Biden could order that Trump be killed in order to save Democracy. To keep this country out of the hands of a madman. That would be "an official act" as POTUS. Right? You see where this can go?

[@reginaldbrown1073]

To the first guy....what did trump do for homeless veterans while he was in office? Other than call you suckers and losers while he dodged the draft?

[@tomy2988]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@margaritaramos3393]

He has selective memory.

[@sj-ll6wc]

He never called them that. How about you show a little respect to a man that fought in 2 wars.

[@kevinskiles2033]

​@@sj-ll6wc Of course he called them suckers and losers.

[@StreetTruckinTitan]

@@sj-ll6wc He did say that. And the 5 star general who said was fired by trump for saying it.

[@allisonl.7687]

That was the cleanest, most well fed looking homeless person i have EVER seen. P.S. he should probably hide that nice ring on his finger while he sleeps on the street.

[@kainuscorevax3875]

I wonder how much he is getting paid to be "homeless." The GOP propaganda machine has no shame.

[@elderlord5164]

He's not homeless. Give me a break.

[@iCanbEYOURrUKIA]

Homeless but got money to make a goofy as sign and stand around screaming all day 😂

[@Lenny.262]

@@iCanbEYOURrUKIA Plus, he's wearing a tinfoil hat under that red hat. How can he afford tinfoil while being homeless? 🤣

[@AmyReindl]

Homeless with a big gold ring and clothes that appear new.

[@timbirch4999]

Wait... Are you saying that a Trump supporter LIED??!! I simply refuse to believe such a wild and outlandish claim.

[@DrBoofMar]

Just look at his shoes 😂😂

[@slfish86]

How about this, "If you don't do anything WRONG, you DON'T NEED IMMUNITY!"

[@Jamespaulmer2223]

No truer statement has been made and will be made.

[@terryharcrow7593]

LOGIC FAILS W/ CRIMAL SUCKER COURT

[@johnquicksall1432]

So when Trump gets into office, he should go after Biden for selling classified documents.

[@user-rb3jk7no3w]

The immunity keeps dictators like Biden at bay

[@garykass114]

@@user-rb3jk7no3w Explain how Biden is a dictator.

[@RScPJoe]

I would love to hear how Biden made a veteran homeless when there are more resources for veterans now than ever .

[@EricCartman915]

Guaranteed he was homeless before Biden became president but once he got in office, this guy lied and said he wasn't homeless until Biden was president

[@selwynlawson7596]

Exactly

[@lawrencer8673]

Donald Trump lies so much that his base believes all the lies he tells.

[@Art_XL]

Met a veteran like that. Some will self sabotage themselves out of ignorance or misinformation that brainwashed them. Literally throwing wrenches on his own gears, it’s beyond sad!

[@meredithheath5272]

I think that individual is a liar, just like Dumpster. My brother is retired Navy, and wanted to move from one part of the state of MA. to another area. He got a ton of help with finding and getting a Very nice apartment: One with a washer/ dryer, and a nice kitchen with a dishwasher!! I think my brother was subsidized, too? The rent for that nice apartment seemed to be fairly low, although the apartment was only one bed room - but a very nice apartment, in Marlborough. So, yeah - this sleaze in a paid fake.

[@MarkPeterson-g3o]

Homeless Vet? Well, he looks very clean, well dressed, fed, ring on his finder, clean shoes, prescription glasses and has his clean MAGA hat on for being homeless. More like a paid protestor to me. NOT BUYING IT!

[@Mr__Geno]

Most likely he isn't even a vet.

[@miguelramirez6352]

This man is probably not homeless and perhaps not even a veteran! He is one more individual lying on behalf of a prolific liar and criminal and against his own interests!

[@admiralackbar4767]

Yeah. I doubt he is a vet. Kinda rubbed me the wrong way, how he behaved and moved.

[@joeshmoe8952]

Whoever goes to court should tell the judge if one American gets immunity then we all do.

[@magicworld3242]

Exactly 💯

[@andywu8558]

Trump never went against the constitution. Whoever goes against our constitution should not be immune, like our current government!

[@reginaldbrown1073]

"Your honor, I was robbing that bank as part of my official duties of being a criminal. I should have immunity"........

[@user-zu5do6ri6r]

President's have always had immunity.

[@hellcatriot2798]

The man with the sign is not homeless because of Joe Biden. Deciding that you are a victim instead of going to work and living your life is just sad.

[@cartoonraccoon2078]

Sickeningly idiotic. No one who is so desperate to have immunity should have it. Just like he said only criminals need to take the 5th.

[@EdvardRickard]

You believe the 5th amendment is only for criminals?

[@scottharrison8701]

Trump needs immunity because he exposed the most corrupt government (the Obama government) in US history. Trump needs immunity like no one else in history. Understand?

[@dr.skipkazarian5556]

Trump called military veterans suckers and losers...I am a boots on the ground veteran...Trump is a bone spurs, draft-dodging coward and traitor.

[@RobotWizard007]

So if you are illegal arrested for a crime you didn’t commit (which happens more than you think) and they read you your Miranda rights what does that mean. Miranda rights is just a saying for the Supreme Court decision using the 5th amendment in a court case. You have the right not to incriminate yourself whether you did or did not do something illegal.

[@johnmatthews3427]

Your statement has nothing to do with trump saying "Only criminals take the 5th ".... ​@@RobotWizard007

[@MAXIMUS172]

This is funny because trump had to be ordered by a federal judge to give back $2 million that he illegally took from a veterans charity.

[@PrometheusCrom]

This!!!!

[@nhlpa17]

This guy is shameful. He is not homeless.

[@sasquatch6772]

You do not know his situation, so don’t judge him

[@B000000B100]

As a veteran myself, not all active military or veterans are good people by default. I'd LOVE to know the full story as to how Democrats ruined his life. Trump didn't do US any favors by calling us LOSERS for servicing this country.

[@maryhaddock5277]

That statement about loser's was taken out of context!! To fit liberals agenda.

[@user-fy2fl9rx5e]

This veteran guy must have been sleeping in the military. what a disgrace calling himself a veteran😅😅😅😅😅

[@ataraxia199]

@@maryhaddock5277Stop lying, gaslighter

[@rockshowness9446]

​@@maryhaddock5277 Oh, Bullsh*t !

[@Reds_Scrapyard]

@@maryhaddock5277 what context woul;d make it right? Trump rejected the idea of the visit because he feared his hair would become disheveled in the rain, and because he did not believe it important to honor American war dead, according to four people with firsthand knowledge of the discussion that day. In a conversation with senior staff members on the morning of the scheduled visit, Trump said, “Why should I go to that cemetery? It’s filled with losers.” In a separate conversation on the same trip, Trump referred to the more than 1,800 marines who lost their lives at Belleau Wood as “suckers” for getting killed.

[@user-ho3vd8mn5j]

How did the democrats ruin that veterans life? I'm a vet and realize some vets ruin their own life.

[@Eli-ou7ol]

Biden ruined his life but he has time to stand outside with a sign. LOL

[@thedistractedlearner]

Wondering here too. I am jobless right now so the VA is picking up the tab for my health care. Awesome health care, at that. Why? Because I went into their office and signed up for healthcare. Copay depended on my wages. 3 years Navy in the 80s. Sounds like it’s easier to just complain for some than to reach out for help.

[@tomcoryell]

He’s clearly starving!

[@cjenkins6587]

Typical trumper always blaming someone else for his problems.

[@williedavis9785]

He is cult minded

[@AprilB-vy6uq]

Too bad this red hat doesn't have a moral compass. He obviously doesn't understand the oath he took.

[@ellenpolite3673]

I'm a veteran. I believe you are homeless because you chose not to take advantage of the benefits that veterans have, or you just mismanaged your life. Get real.

[@moniquef4638]

Yeah, we have so many resources these days. He had to be paid to wear that sign.

[@evilfingers4302]

The Supreme Court needs to be held accountable for their Treasonous Act against The People of the United States.

[@kurthaas4331]

Where is the treason? Presidential immunity had been around since George Washington. It isn't new. Sirius just affirmed it.

[@jacquesrock7102]

Your justice system sucks and has lost all credibility across the world. Shame on your 6 Justices of SCOTUS. Trump has been confirmed to be above your law

[@tomy2988]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@evilfingers4302]

@@tomy2988 laugh it up kid, but when supreme court's ruling starts affecting you, you'll be whistling a different tune.

[@tomy2988]

@@evilfingers4302 Keep drinking the msnbc koolaide. The ignorance here is stifling.

[@SD-vz3zx]

I’m so disgusted at this “supreme” court. Fine. Now Biden can officially throw Trump into jail . For 34 years, I don’t care.

[@da324]

For what?

[@txkevin3467]

There are Constitutional remedies for a President that is lawless. It allows for an impeachment process. The Constitution even has rights given to citizens that allow them to remedy a rogue government. Its all good .....bunch of Democrat drama queens. Sorry it may interfere with your Stalinist political witch hunt though.

[@me109cito5]

They are the corrupt SCOTUS on steroids. Definitely part of the MAGA Cult.

[@jdogb1]

We know you don’t care, all you care about is your candidate, whatever it takes right ?

[@toritori5835]

@@jdogb1- They’re upset and sometimes we Dems feel as though we need to take a page from the GOP playbook and cheat (or do horrible, but legal things). But if we do that then we take on the same crooked values as the GOP.

[@user-cv2si2rc1q]

It amazes me how misinformed so many people are, and it's scary!! I guess it just shows you how bad mental health issues are right now!

[@robinblades600]

I don't usually go down the conspiracy theories road but I do believe this guy was put there by Republicans, unfortunately it's more about ppl being uneducated and just not wanting to know the truth than being misinformed ♥️ 🤍 💙

[@Paragon_Reason]

NOBODY, not a president, not a king, not an emperor, not a preacher nor poor should be immune to prosecution for being a criminal or evil..... Nobody. Period.

[@jamesakwarandu8264]

The founders did not want a dictator. These 6 justices have failed America.

[@thefobbie0034]

Have you got proof that Trump acted like a dictator during his Presidency?

[@guynorth3277]

Totally, it was Thomas and Alito the rest just followed along.

[@elindioedwards7041]

Did they want a politized justice system that can be leveraged to throw political rivals into jail? That's what the DNC has been doing for the past year or so. It's so obvious. And don't think folks aren't noticing. Have your fun now.

[@marohan]

You didn't even read the opinion

[@gailcapshaw5772]

Absolutely!!!!!!!

[@thomashilson4158]

The first guy is an embarrassment with his thought process.

[@jodywho6696]

ABSOLUTELY.

[@DaughterofGod-777]

He’s obviously one of the gullible brainwashed Trumpers

[@vickieherbert1384]

This self-proclaimed 'sucker and loser' thinks the Don is going 'to save America'. He's not a critical thinker at all. Very sad.

[@randomone4832]

He literally got it backwards. The ruling ALLOWS presidents to go after political opponents with impunity.

[@HFV_Junkyardin]

Holding the people accountable can really mess up the lives os people who have down morally, and legally corrupt things. And we need to be sensitive to that

[@armyjacky96]

A veteran blamed the democrats for a war republicans started. Crazy how short their memories are.

[@dirkthewrench]

Never seen anyone, not a single person who wasnt a criminal ask for immunity Only the guilty need immunity

[@ethanweeter2732]

Trump called you a sucker and loser, not Biden.

[@tomy2988]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@thetruth1]

@@tomy2988 Again, no actual comment from you. Are you a Russian bot? Chinese?

[@russwhite8872]

@@tomy2988 Laugh now, cry later.

[@1Ultimate-Model-Beauty1]

FACTS

[@1Ultimate-Model-Beauty1]

Let's remember he mocked McCain and said he likes ppl that haven't been captured, while trump dodged the military because of bone spurs

[@Im_No_One_2024]

Im a veteran and in regards to the boneheaded ruling by the "supreme" court...I dissent. Biden / Harris 2024

[@andreaeising6428]

As a veteran myself I thank you for not standing on the side of trump and against America. I find it absolutely amazing that the Republican Party can accept him as their candidate when he clearly confirmed his status as 100% anti-American as well as an oath violating domestic enemy of the Constitution and a traitor with that totally treasonous Insurrection which was an attack on the Constitutional proceeding of the officials of Electoral College votes and the certification of the election of Joe Biden that he hoped would stop that count and that certification so that he could steal the election from Joe Biden and the American people

[@sixfigureskibum]

They just gave jpe permission to order seal team 6 to assassinate don 😂😂😂😂 litterally what they argued

[@carlosdebaca5641]

Biden+Harris= our safety

[@christyann2268]

Im_No_One_2024 .... Thank you for your service and protection. I'm with you! I dissent too!! 👍💙💙💙

[@robgriz72]

You’re a veteran…so? Does that somehow qualify your opinion? Bet you’re first in line for free food on Veterans Day. You’re an embarrassment to the rest of us.

[@saorsa5]

Beyond belief how blind people are towards trump

[@excusemenoexcusemeno1671]

A Guatemalan kid who crossed two borders, no money, no English no paper can find a job and housing and still send money back home is a true veteran.

[@blindinglight8604]

Im an infantry veteran who served in Iraq and what the justices did is sickening and Trump is even more sickening.

[@BarryMcCockiner-em5sv]

I agree! Obama should definitely be prosecuted for murdering an American citizen without a trial or due process.

[@jonothandoeser]

You don't understand the ruling and THAT is the main problem.

[@blindinglight8604]

@jonothandoeser I understand the ruling very well. No president in our country's history has ever requested immunity because no president has ever broken as many laws as Trump has.

[@helpumuch6887]

@@jonothandoeserno clearly you don’t understand it, the president now has total immunity for “official” acts and the court made a broad definition of official acts that included anything just outside their powers too. They also made it so anything that could be considered official cannot be used in a court proceeding meaning the president can talk to members of their cabinet to plan crimes but none of those meetings can be used as evidence against the president in court cuz the “meetings were official acts” Also don’t know why a president would EVER need the ability to commit crimes. Literally can’t think of a single time

[@jonothandoeser]

@@helpumuch6887 It's not that the President can do ANYTHING. It's linked to official acts. Those acts do hae to be defined and adjudicated,. But that's a necessary part of the ruling. It's just like caps. They have to have a certain assumption of immunitywhen doing their job. They cannot operate with all the same legal jeopardy as the average citizen. if so, you couldn't get people to do that job. With a President its the same. If they ncouod be sued every thime the country went to war. Or every time the CIA or FBI engaged in a coverrt operation thatn the presidency would be paralyzed to act in times of crisis.

[@Kdotkon]

Anyone holding a sign saying “Homeless” Veteran is homeless because they chose to be. As a real veteran, I know that there are programs specifically tailored to help homeless veterans get work and be housed. I see these signs and immediately think they’re lying, and yes, I’m a veteran who’s been to war.

[@philyvo]

As a Dutch person I’m impressed by your words/statement. Thank you for that, I applaud your perseverance and wish you a good an fulfilling Life sir💪🏻💪🏼💪🏽💪🏾💪🏿

[@MrBucky769]

100%

[@Raithe69]

Ever visited a veteran's homeless shelter? Filled with veterans that mainly have PTSD or other mental illnesses. However, I do agree that begging is a scam. Not to mention, you're not helping any alcoholic or drug addict by giving them money or food. They sell their food stamps for cash to support their habits. If you don't give them money or food? Then they have a choice to make. 💯

[@Kdotkon]

@@Raithe69 Bruh, I lived in a Veteran Homeless program facility for 2 years. We all have a cross to bear, some choose to let it weigh them down, waiting for someone else to pick it up, others workout with it, get stronger, then one arm carry it like it’s a paper weight. In the end, it’s a choice.

[@RasheedGazzi]

God help you if you ever fall off.

[@grannyappleseed]

Shame on him... Democracy is the reason you fight for this country...

[@bolin38jg]

If he's a veteran, he lost all honor when offering support to a traitor and wannabe dictator..

[@1pierrr]

Not a single one’s needed it before. Enough said.

[@scottharrison8701]

Every President has needed it. Obama broke several laws while in office. So did Biden.

[@gailhall6283]

Nixon tried. I remember that. Vote 💙 reason. Not treason. Vote to re-elect President Biden to save our democracy, America.🇺🇸

[@joeferr3313]

​@@gailhall6283 didn't biden get immunity for being old and have a bad memory? For the same thing they went after trump.

[@markbrandon7359]

That;s because there has never been a Pres as corrupt as Biden abusing the system

[@curtisnorris868]

​@@gailhall6283 😄 only a fool would vote for a treasonous punk like Biden.

[@Wasouglian]

Biden needs to use that immunity and start with the Supreme Court.

[@gund89123]

Media is making a big deal out of this. Congress will take care of crimes committed as part of official acts Courts will take care of crimes committed as unofficial acts. Lower courts have to decide what Trump did was part of official or unofficial act. “The parties before us do not dispute that a former President can be subject to criminal prosecution for unofficial acts committed while in office,” Chief Justice John Roberts wrote for the 6-3 majority. “They also agree that some of the conduct described in the indictment includes actions taken by Trump in his unofficial capacity.”

[@anitapownall9556]

I wrote that, too, on another video.

[@janepepper5936]

Exactly

[@user-zu5do6ri6r]

That's what happened during to civil war. Are you saying Biden should declare war?

[@garydhaese7318]

and Act before the Supreme Court hands the White House to Trump even after a loss in the 2024 election.

[@thefishingpol]

Homeless Veteran of 2 wars supports the guy who did nothing to ensure he wasn't homeless. Talk about voting against your best interest.

[@jihanabdurrafi1925]

I’m sorry but, speaking from experience, if I were homeless, I would not be spending my time rallying, petitioning or protesting. I’d literally be working my butt off to secure a place to live. In my 20s, my landlord tried to evict me with less than two weeks notice. That same day I found a new place to live and a second job.

[@sonsil1246]

Suggesting that as long as all presidents have equal immunity it's OK? No president should be above the law and have immunity.

[@Icanonlyimagn7891]

Tell that to Obama for killing 2 servicemen, and spying on Trumps campaign, tell Bush for lying bout weapons of mass destruction, tell Biden that for allowing an invasion on US land by illegal foreigners!

[@ileneahrens8741]

Technically, Biden has it now. It's a two-way street.

[@kpepperl319]

Not once did Nixon ask the supreme court for immunity

[@Faciler473]

He asked to be above the law when the supponea was filed to get the recordings

[@user-vj9kp8sn4y]

They open up PAN Dore box​@@Faciler473

[@jefolson6989]

But he did believe it. He said " if the president does it, its NOT illegal" But at that time we had patriots in the legislature and a Supreme Court that proteced the constitution.

[@Alltime2050]

​@@jefolson6989 Scoundrels think alike.

[@twelvestitches984]

Nixon wasn't charged for a crime by a District Attorney who belongs to the opposing political party.

[@user-ze9ns4hu8m]

I love how these Trump supporters never take accountability for their own poor decisions. They want to blame somebody else for what they have become.

[@1romans122]

The Imperial Court made a mockery of democracy.

[@_F_J_B_]

America isn't a Democracy, it is a Constitutional Republic.

[@user-mo8kk6hx6s]

Ironic that the homeless veteran supports the Supreme Court right-wing judges, considering that they ruled that homeless people can get jail time for sleeping outside. That includes veterans too.

[@scoreyj13]

Not to mention that he calls himself a "sucker & loser" considering it is trump that called him, and all veterans that. Oh and that he is voting for the party that makes things harder on veterans since they constantly want to cut things like VA benefits.

[@kathybuchanan1324]

Paid planted by Donald J Trump.​@@scoreyj13

[@craiganderson7986]

This “veteran” is going to out of his way to prove that he truly is a “sucker & loser.”

[@AFVetteran]

I would bet that he's not a veteran and he's not homeless.

[@tadstar6194]

@@AFVetteran he certainly don't look homeless. most homeless people don't have the time or inclination to be protesting for or against a president. they too busy trying to survive like getting food and shelter.

[@Mastermind8908]

If you think about it, this gives Joe immunity too to do whatever to put Trump away. Heck, he can exile him from the US.

[@dodgeking9194]

@@Mastermind8908 yes you're so right but the only difference is Joe Biden doesn't take advantage of his position like Donald Trump does

[@Mangolite]

As a naturalized US citizen who came from a country ruled by a tyrant who committed war crimes against its citizens during the Secret War in Laos, the SCOTUS had just given the US President absolute power, and the future does not look good. The homeless Veteran contradicted everything he said, and I feel sorry for him.

[@SisterREIGN]

PLEASE TELL EVERYONE TO VOTE TO SAVE DEMOCRACY!!! TRUMP WILL BE A DICTATOR. I LIKE MY FREEDOM!

[@TheLikkinBranchRanch]

We are a constitutional republic.

[@quackenbush723]

​@@TheLikkinBranchRanchwhich is a type of democracy. Look in any civics book, or simply Google it. Someone told you some stupid crap and you look silly repeating it.

[@kurthaas4331]

​​@@quackenbush723no it is not. Parts of the federal government, electing of senators and representatives, are democratically driven. But it ends there

[@CB-wq9wp]

​@@TheLikkinBranchRanch We are a representative democracy.

[@CB-wq9wp]

​@TheLikkinBranchRanch What does that mean? So they are mutually exclusive? This country can't also have a form of democracy?

[@thaddeuszukowski4633]

No previous president needed this to properly perform their duties.

[@thisplaceisazoo]

that's because no previous president has ever had to face the illegal lawfare and weaponization of the DOJ against an opponent until now.

[@FYouLube-yq3hg]

No previous president was persecuted for being a political opponent. Obama literally killed an American citizen without trial by way of a drone strike and nothing happened. Liberals used to complain about Bush an weapons of mass destruction. Suddenly it became convenient to forget nothing happened there either.

[@ricklassow4999]

No president has ever been attacked by next president.

[@RobotWizard007]

No other president has been charge for things they did as president before.

[@kenrice]

The reason it is needed now is because the Democrats have double standards and weaponize the judicial system to prevent Trump from being reelected. 12 angry democrats under the direction of a biased democrat activist judge and a democrat DA that campaigned on getting Trump in a jurisdiction that votes 85% Democrat. After Trump's conviction, the national polls continue to favor Trump, with a sharp increase in support. Millions of supporters believe Trump was unfairly convicted in a blue state. The presiding judge is a Democrat who openly supports Biden, and 85 percent of its jurors are registered Democrats. Anyone with an open mind who reads unbiased news reports from many different news platforms will come to understand that there were all kinds of irregularities with Trump's court cases.

[@Mastermind8908]

He had all that posterboard. He probably had enough room to explain HOW they ruined his life instead of the usual blind accusation without proof.

[@dodgeking9194]

@@Mastermind8908 lol

[@bryanemch291]

Had he been impeached not just in the house but also in the Senate then he would have been chargeable for actions taken during his presidency

[@gildedbear5355]

Except that one of the reasons the Senate republicans gave for not convicting him was that the courts could handle it, since he was just about to leave office. So... No. Conviction in the Senate is not a requirement to be tried in the courts.

[@festustumi9486]

Send seal team 6.....what's good for Trump is good for the current president

[@eddieinflight1]

Exactly. If trump is going to be able to go after whomever he wants with no consequences then why shouldn't Biden take out trump and all the other scum spreading lies etc

[@guitarbandit408]

SCOTUS would turn on him real quick

[@dodgeking9194]

@@festustumi9486 lol

[@OneEyeShadow]

​@guitarbandit408 use of the military is an official act. I think that was specifically outlined in the dissenting opinion if I'm not mistaken. Though yeah, they'd immediately flip-flop. That's why the _real_ play is to Seal Team Six the Conservative Supreme Court Justices. Which would probably be legal somehow. They're banking on Brandon's moral character hard, imo.

[@brianh9358]

I notice his sign says "Homeless Veteran". Does he even understand what little help and respect he will get from the Republicans?

[@Tolkienlady]

Exactly. Every republican voted AGAINST increased vet benefits. Every democrat voted for increased benefits. All they have to do is watch the tally vote if yays and nays to know the Republicans are their enemy not the democrats. But they don't. They watch Fox news bc the emotional hype is more exiting to watch

[@jeanbuss2273]

Plus his clothing is clean and not worn out and he has a Trump hat, I am doubting his homelessness

[@artvanderlay6974]

Another fool voting against his best interests. America is full of them on the right.

[@Shiny_J]

More help than any of us AMERICANS get from the dems, that's for sure!!

[@Shiny_J]

​@@jeanbuss2273just because his clothes are clean & he wears a hat doesn't mean he's NOT homeless 🙄🙄🙄

[@stang10189]

Guys homeless? Don't know many homeless people who can afford Trump hats, nice clean clothes, new jeans, $60 to $80 dollar shoes, large new whiteboards, markers, nice gold rind, exspensive frames for his glasses, etc. Also, how did Biden ruin his life, exactly? I call cap. I have to question if he's evan a vet.

[@richie649]

President Biden please imprison Trump, there will be zero consequences

[@moisesperez4605]

As an American independent, the Supreme Court ruling made it easy for me to vote for Joe Biden, and I’m gonna vote blue.

[@reviewsandstuff4447]

😂😂😂😂😂 clown

[@johncav9171]

Yesss me to I'm enjoying the 8 dollars a gallon no jobs and our country getting invaded

[@trinidad2450]

@@reviewsandstuff4447. Stop, your word is mean-spirited and unkind. This tells me so much about the kind of person you are. You vote the way you want, and the rest of us will vote the way we want.

[@trinidad2450]

@@johncav9171. And where do you live that you have to pay $8 a gallon, I’d like to know. Don’t just say it, back it up with facts. As for the invasion, what do you mean? Please listen to yourself, are you repeating mean-spirited words just to sound like you’re part of the “it” crowd of trumpets? Don’t think that your words aren’t reaching God, all your words, all our words are being recorded and will be replayed for us in the high court of heaven. It’s no joke. Trump is an evil, self-serving huckster who isn’t worthy of your vote. Don’t believe me, just ask him the hard questions and listen to his lies. Listen to his smooth talk, sounds like the snake in the Garden of Eden, doesn’t it? It’s not too late for you. Please listen to the voice of the true God, not the voice of the serpent. Read your bible and ask the Lord Jesus to forgive you. Repent before it’s too late. I’ll be praying for you, even now.

[@deniselacroix5748]

@@johncav9171 wow, where is it 8 dollars a gallon? It's around 3.40 in areas here. I believe you should shop around. Like to lie, dontcha?

[@vernonedmonds2679]

“A person doesn’t need immunity when they’ve done nothing wrong” best line I’ve heard since this nonsense ruling

[@hop208]

I want to know how Biden ruined his life.

[@merlinstwin7373]

YOu can't argue with ignorance. Just vote, folks.

[@jaredleicht1656]

My butt's been wiped - Dark Brandon

[@wolfman515]

We made it this far without any president needing immunity.

[@B.Ies_T.Nduhey]

NO. Because that ruling is IDIOTIC. But then, I'm not American 🤷🏽

[@dodgeking9194]

@@B.Ies_T.Nduhey you don't have to be American to understand what's right and what's wrong furthermore America is made from everybody around the world so in a way even though you may not live here you're American too

[@B.Ies_T.Nduhey]

@@dodgeking9194 😮😱 Er... I prefer not to...

[@dodgeking9194]

@@B.Ies_T.Nduhey yea I know

[@ErgoCogita]

Instead of opening up a can of worms, and dealing with it, they decided to seal it shut to fester for future generations to have to deal with? Pass the buck?

[@amycoffin826]

The world will see America turn upside down if Trump starts his plan of retribution.

[@thomasmaughan4798]

"The world will see America turn upside down if Trump starts his plan of retribution." The world will see America turn upside down if Demented-in-Chief is re-elected. He'll push the nuclear button thinking he's flushing the toilet.

[@robinblades600]

​@@thomasmaughan4798that's all you've got?? "Biden will push the nuclear button thinking it's the toilet"?? REALLY?? REALLY??? HOW OLD ARE YOU? 5?? 🍼🤦

[@thomasmaughan4798]

@@robinblades600 "that's all you've got?" Stay tuned! "HOW OLD ARE YOU? 5?" Amazing, how did you guess?

[@gowuc]

Another fake veteran.

[@judydavis4715]

He also doesn't look homeless

[@sergiosilva7528]

Homeleness is ilegal in republican/maga america! Sure that "veteran" will thank republican when living in a prison!

[@nancychandler3673]

Maga's are fake Patriots.

[@chachi5975]

​@@judydavis4715yeah, looks pretty well fed!

[@j.o.a.t9718]

I'd like to know how Biden ruined his life. Anyone who supports trump isn't any better. Maybe he's homeless because he was a sucker and bought all of Trumps grifts.

[@funcercise1]

He's to blame because he did not take responsibility fir his life Im a veteran nit waiting for the government to take of me my family

[@mrgmurphy2000]

Wow!... We must really living in an alternate universe...where military vets are voting for the draft dodger who calls them suckers and loser's!!... Smh

[@topperman4541]

Perfect way to not get charged for a crime. Don’t commit any crimes. It’s that simple.

[@dodgeking9194]

@@topperman4541 that's a really fantastic idea I wish more people thought like that

[@adams8407]

That is not a homeless man. FULL STOP. His shoes are new, his clothes are clean. He has a ring on his finger. None of those are signs of an unhoused poor person.

[@KatieHiggins-hc1ph]

I noticed that, too. Maybe another paid MAGA actor ? 🥹

[@adams8407]

@@KatieHiggins-hc1ph More likely just a maga who wants to effect the media coverage or advance some adgenda.

[@marcodraven9778]

He had enough money to make a sign and trump hat. He should ask trump for help.

[@renecastaing7672]

This man looks so clean and shine to be homeless. Another fake BS propaganda from Maga Republicans.

[@harringt100]

I think we've probably all known people who are (at least temporarily) without a home but don't look utterly _destitute._ Maybe he's living with relatives, has a shelter he can crash at, etc. Selling a ring or shoes wouldn't likely get you enough money for a month's rent and deposit in many places. I seriously doubt anything about his current situation can be blamed on President Biden. But you can't just assume such extreme things about a person based on their clothes.

[@Roadrunner65553]

Forty four Presidents before Trump never needed “immunity”. Now we need “absolute immunity?” 🤔

[@lionwhyte___2634]

Tell me you know nothing about presidential immunity without telling me you know nothing about presidential immunity

[@MyboogerwontSurrender]

Time to call for a twenty year limit on Supreme Court justices!

[@GeneTurner-gg4yo]

You meant ten years didn't you?

[@MrCowtipper69]

10 years max

[@MrCowtipper69]

Yes 10 years max.

[@jmk0512]

​@MrCowtipper69 Not even ten. Four years term. Two terms limit. It should be the same for congressional house seats and senate seats.

[@chicodalianis8004]

@@jmk0512i don’t believe in term limits for elected officials. vote them out and if you can’t oh well

[@panzerwolf494]

I'm sorry but that vet is a traitor to everything he swore to protect

[@user-rr6no2kc6t]

I agree but he's not wrong about VA homeless programs. I'd rather be homeless than live in their concentration camp. But blaming Biden and supporting trump for that is pure Idiocracy.

[@jeremytoney9367]

I would be asking why is he a traitor because I don’t understand why you would say that he’s a traitor perhaps you can explain why you say that

[@panzerwolf494]

@@jeremytoney9367 Not only does he know Trump doesn't care about him, but also decides law isn't law because Trump got caught in the cookie jar again. He's decided to toss everything his oath stated to worship one man and toss the constitution when it suits him to do so

[@scoot4348]

​@@jeremytoney9367 Republicans have not been good to or for the military or veterans but many believe they have. If you ever hear the term, "the Clinton pink slips." Remind them that the Base Realignment and Closure Act was first introduced in 1987. Not to forget several military actions that were unnecessary and two wars we didn't need. By the way I'm no fan of Clinton either. Project 2025 also calls for reducing veterans benefits.

[@binomesprite7829]

@@jeremytoney9367 Because he's supporting a traitor who is going to destroy our democracy.

[@Ausaini17]

That homeless vet must’ve been breathing REAL DEEP at them burn pits because he is making 0 sense.

[@robertalker652]

For a homeless dude, he looks extraordinarily well nourished, clean shaven, with clean clothes. Must be one of the lucky homeless people.

[@robw1927]

We The People can end this nightmare in Nov. Vote Blue

[@thomasmaughan4798]

Me The Person will vote red. Blue is mandate, no choice for you, you will be told what to do.

[@Mr.R-xv4le]

Unbelievable that a VETERAN of THIS Country would say something like this! Unbelievable.

[@kaleidoset2569]

Veterans are just people too and alot of people are very very stupid

[@BrooklynLilly]

🎯

[@Songshare]

He likely is not an actual veteran. The Rubycon party lies about everything each for their own personal gain.

[@Lennybird91]

Poor vet must have a service related brain injury. That's the only excuse for believing such lies.

[@adrianahernandez7402]

He has joined the trump cult

[@Two-for-One_half-off]

Man, we sure got lucky the past 250 years that none of the previous presidents ever needed that immunity. Really avoided a pretty big can of worms.

[@mwalton504]

Clearly our education system needs some serious work.

[@williammielenz3752]

Veterans who support Trump are in need of serious mental health services. It's never be been about politics with trump.

[@maryfox1460]

It’s about him

[@marohan]

Veterans all support him 😅

[@user-kl4wt5vn8q]

@@marohanno they do not. And should not he is a draft dodger, makes fun of them, told his staff to keep disabled vets away from him. Made fun of McCain multiple times for being a disabled POW!

[@toddmurphy523]

But where are veterans supposed to get mental health services under Republicans...????

[@julielenchner7257]

Thank you.​@@toddmurphy523

[@kurtwoehrman3335]

K. To protect trump, you have allowed Biden to eliminate trump. But he won't because he as morals and dignity. Things trump lacks. Vote Blue.

[@jdogb1]

Huh ?

[@petemavus2948]

@kurtwoehrman3335 unlike the other comment above everyone understands that if Biden were as low as the wannabe Dictraitor he would play everything and everyone like tRump did and will do even more and irrevocably if allowed another term. We have to stop him by Voting Blue Biden/Harris 2024.

[@JustinSpratley]

That vet didn't look too homeless to me

[@michellehill4148]

I remember having the same discussions in the Nixon era with people thinking you needed immunity from prosecution to do the presidents job.

[@ChoadMaster]

The irony of a veteran wearing a sandwich board with the term Trump referred to veterans as "suckers and losers".

[@vivian2217]

The guy is probably just as racist exist ignorant arrogant misogynistic as trump

[@elizabethturner3943]

Really? I searched everywhere and can’t find him saying that. Help me find it please. That’s horrible to say.

[@oscargr_]

Probably poorly educated as well. What does he think Trump will do for him? Lower his taxes, provide better and cheaper healthcare? Give him a room in the Whitehouse?

[@nancychandler3673]

He's not a Veteran. Stolen Valor. Semper Fi. 🇺🇸

[@sherylhyatt3065]

​@@elizabethturner3943 You're not looking very hard. General John Kelly said trump said that in 2018.

[@briancase6180]

That guy is worried about Biden coming after Trump? OMG.

[@pmclaughlin4111]

Well the Court just let Biden know he can go after Trump.with immunity

[@zuketroop1]

Biden no longer has the mental capacity to even swat a fly. So it's Biden's handlers who will be going after Trump using the DOJ for example. This can't be news to you.

[@einezcrespo2107]

@@pmclaughlin4111 And that's the irony.

[@joannaquanttumphysics]

I wonder if it's now against the law to not get rid of trump

[@richinoable]

​@@einezcrespo2107it's recovering since dying on the escalator 8 years back

[@deejay6752]

No one in the USA should be above the law.

[@frankenviews4069]

He literally broke the law and the judges are saying it's ok. That's corruption.

[@Mike-In-O-Town]

Really easy to determine who actually read any of the SCOTUS ruling on presidential immunity, and who is simply talking out of their azz.

[@IFYOUWANTITGOGETIT]

Anticipating the irony of Fourth of July posts celebrating patriotism while endorsing sovereign immunity for the head of state. Cognitive dissonance at its finest.

[@andercoyote4170]

Only the best people.

[@KatieHiggins-hc1ph]

I’m celebrating the democracy we still have with steely determination to keep it 💙

[@balorana3061]

The only people I know that celebrate the fourth are fake patriots.

[@joshuagrant4961]

The irony of taking everything the media tells you at face value without doing your own due diligence.

[@davidbusen545]

​@@joshuagrant4961 The true irony is people who will choose to not listen to legal analysts and constitutional scholars because it doesn't fit into the construct they have for the future of our nation. What if Donald Trump stood in the middle of 5th avenue and shot the current president? That's what Republicans mean by make America great again. Reminiscing of Aaron Burr.

[@whygohome172]

But the "suckers" and "Losers" comments WAS TRUMP NOT BIDEN!

[@mrtaxi204]

And dude with sign sounds like he has "buyers remorse" so to say concerning his own military service. Man up soldier quit being a wounded mental case filled with hatred for your country

[@RobertTrey-ov1lz]

He must've forgot Bush started those wars and not Biden. I don't think that guy has it all.

[@daisyadele967]

Prove Trump said that.

[@RobertTrey-ov1lz]

@@daisyadele967 he's on video tape attacking John McCain. All you have to do is search.

[@RadCenter]

@@daisyadele967 Jake Tapper got it firsthand from General Kelly, the person Trump said it to.

[@abeldroneservicesllc7089]

As a 30 year service Combat Veteran, I'm completely disgusted with the so called "2 War homeless Veterans" opinion blaming The Commander and Chief for his stupidity! By the way, let me see your DD214 there Soldier. Pathetic!

[@user-xb5to7wu2i]

Go to the DOJ. People home address Who decide the crimeal who gets prosecution and those who Don't and show your anger To have them all understand that not even they ate above the law Right is right And wrong is wrong 😮

[@raraza]

What happened to sanity?

[@chrisortiz8072]

It's been an illusion. It wasnt that they were more sane they were just scared to be themselves. Now that trump makes them feel safe to be hate filled and moronic..... they can be who they really are

[@GeneTurner-gg4yo]

we lost it when we all stayed home thinking Hilary was going to wipe the floor with bozo the clown!

[@patrickherron502]

It was some how thrown in a Dirty Diaper!!!!

[@herehere3139]

​@@GeneTurner-gg4yo That's a good point

[@kurthaas4331]

It's still here and the ruling is Constitutional

[@Videopokergal-ux3gf]

None of this man's crimes had anything to do with presidential acts.🙄

[@coreyjacobs2718]

if he homeless he should be more concerned with securing a a roof over his head rather then blaming a politician because you dont pay your bills

[@Lord-of-the-frenzied-flame]

Trump for prison 2024 🔒

[@camillelayonne97]

I am so tired of trump and his stupid sycophants, this SCOTUS is a disaster

[@me109cito5]

Not only a disaster, they are corrupt and in the MAGA Cult.

[@zenaidaasejo7284]

Sickening.

[@anonymoose116]

Look - presidents already had qualified immunity for OFFICIAL acts. Trump shouldnt have any immunity for PERSONAL acts just because he had a job.

[@markj2083]

Through 46 president's, not one needed immunity to do their job. So why did the court say the president has limited immunity? Why did they award limited immunity over qualified immunity?

[@LordCapsis]

The guy screaming "lock her up!" Against his opponent suddenly wants immunity...

[@Leslie_Knope]

Biden also said he wanted to put DT "in a 🎯. They are all politcians. That was a few days before before DT was actually in one where the SS and PD just happened to have had eyes on the _retoohs_ for 30 minutes before he took his first _tohs,_ but they did nothing to stop it. Nothing to see here, though.

[@GregWilkinson-pj2ps]

@user-cr4vb4zb6w His followers will believe anything he says so why not?