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no_hypocrisy

(54,327 posts)
Tue Oct 14, 2025, 04:23 AM Oct 14

At this point, I don't believe that TSF cares whether or not Comey, James,

Bolton, and/or Schiff are convicted.

It's just enough to have their names in the news that they've been (or will be) indicted and will have criminal trials.

He wants MAGA to see that he's going after "enemies" and that's enough for him. Not to mention that these folks aren't aware that being indicted doesn't mean being convicted.

Don't get me wrong. TSF is contented with knowing his targets will have to spend a lot of money for legal representation.

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Hugin

(37,458 posts)
1. It's not like any of HIS money is involved in these SLAPPs...
Tue Oct 14, 2025, 04:34 AM
Oct 14

Only millions of taxpayer dollars pissed away with the worst prosecution that money can buy.

Irish_Dem

(79,946 posts)
2. Yes. It is legal warfare designed to torment, threaten, bully enemies.
Tue Oct 14, 2025, 04:54 AM
Oct 14

Trump will torture people until he gets what he wants which is the outcome he cares about.

He hopes to damage reputations, force people to run up large legal bills, scare and terrorize people.

no_hypocrisy

(54,327 posts)
3. Agreed. A conviction would be a bonus as the damage theoretically
Tue Oct 14, 2025, 05:21 AM
Oct 14

will already have been done. (And even more money expended with appeals and perhaps upholding the conviction by TSF's SCOTUS.)

Irish_Dem

(79,946 posts)
4. Exactly. And a message is sent to everyone else.
Tue Oct 14, 2025, 05:30 AM
Oct 14

If you cross Trump, you will pay out the wazoo.

Bernardo de La Paz

(60,320 posts)
7. Yes, but every rejected prosecution, some before trial, is egg on his face. At least the yolk matches the orange. . nt
Tue Oct 14, 2025, 06:47 AM
Oct 14

Bernardo de La Paz

(60,320 posts)
8. Blondi, Noem, and Patel are not protected by whatever immunity tRump has for "official duties". . . nt
Tue Oct 14, 2025, 06:48 AM
Oct 14
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