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9 Reasons Why Donald Trump Should Be Prosecuted
There are voices on both sides of the aisle campaigning for a full pardon for civil peace. They are wrong.
Some argue for a pardon for his crimes in order to restore a sense of unity in the United States.
This approach will not be successful.
In the eyes of the law, Donald Trump is responsible for his own actions and should therefore be held accountable. Here are a few reasons why he deserves to be prosecuted:
1. He attempted to influence an election by pressuring foreign governments to investigate political rivals. This is a clear violation of US law and goes against the norms of democracy.
2. He has attempted to obstruct justice by firing or sidelining prosecutors who were investigating him and his administration. This is a direct violation of the rule of law.
3. He has threatened to use executive power to bypass Congress and enact his own policies, disregarding the legislative checks and balances put in…
