Will Trump implement a "scorched earth" policy when he is forced

[MineralMan]

to resign his office? He seems a vindictive sort of person to me, so that's a concern, I think. A sitting President has it in his power to do great damage to this country. Fortunately, our Presidents have generally not done that when they have left office, even under duress.

About Trump, I'm not so certain. I hope those who are minding him in the background remain watchful, just in case he attempts to do something disastrous if he is forced to leave that office.

[unblock]

1. that isn't his policy already?

[MineralMan]

3. While it may seem so, that isn't really what I'm addressing.

Presidential powers are pretty broad. They exist as long as a person is President. If, for example, a President decided that resignation were the only possible course of action, such a resignation could be delayed long enough for a vindictive President to lay waste to a lot of things.

That's what concerns me.

[dalton99a]

2. Trump was willing to kill a baby out of vengeance toward his parents.

He takes unusual pleasure in extreme cruelty to other people. This is not a normal human being.

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4. frankly i suspect certain parties have already drawn up plans to put a very swift end to all that.

just contingency for such an event, but i suspect the plans are there already.

the danger benedict donald presents is too "clear and present" for this not to be the case.

[MineralMan]

5. I hope you are right about that.

You probably are, however Trump is a big fan of keeping people away from himself who are not part of his trusted staff. The West Wing is rather empty these days, compared to the bustle of previous administrations.

[unblock]

6. i hope it doesn't come to that.

but if the real powers that be need him done away with, they'll have plenty of opportunities. he's not the sort to hide in a bunker.

[Hugin]

7. You can rely on it.

He will not go quietly.

[ananda]

8. So what?

Bring it on!

Send all the rats back to their holes!