For John, BLUF: It is time to stop the use of the law to get at one's political opponents, particularly in the case of presidential elections. Nothing to see here; just move along.
From CNN, by Reporters Tierney Sneed, Hannah Rabinowitz, Jeremy Herb, Holmes Lybrand and Katelyn Polantz, Updated 13 June 2023, 4:38 PM EDT.
Anyone following the news knows that Former President Donald Trump showed up in Court today to plead Not Guilty to Charges brouoght by the US Department of Justice (Indictment Here). This is so embarrassing. We are becoming a banana republic.
I would like to see someone put an end to this use of the legal system to attack former Presidents, and people running for President. I don't think President Biden is in a position to do that. He has backed himself into a corner. However, President Trump is in a position to set, or reset, the standard.
I would like to see President Trump make a public statement along the following lines:
Recent events involving the Department of Justice and myself could be reason to react in a bitter manner. I am innocent. But, it has happened, even though it should not have.Set a good standard, Mr President.However, the presidency is a small fraternity. Today, of all the Presidents, only six are living, Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton, George W Bush, Barack Obama, myself and Joe Biden. We have unique experiences, and have carried heavy burdens, burdens others cannot imagine.
When I am again inaugurated President, in 2025, I will not be legally going after any members of our fraternity, including President Biden. There is nothing to be gained by settling political scores by creating legal cases against former Presidents. We are brothers, and some day brothers and sisters, and we should protect each other. While it is good for us, much more important, it is good for our Nation.
Regards — Cliff
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