Did Trump's Post-Presidential Calls to Putin Violate the Logan Act? - Glenn Kirschner

[Rhiannon12866]

Bob Woodward's new book "War" reveals that after Donald Trump left the presidency he made many calls to Russian president Vladimir Putin.

The Logan Act is a federal law that prohibits private citizens from engaging in diplomacy with foreign countries to try to impact disputes with that country. Notably, if Trump violated the Logan act after he left office, the presidential immunity his Supreme Court Justices gave him will not protect him.

Of course, the Department of Justice would need to investigate Trump and determine if there is enough evidence to prosecute him. DOJ . . . if you're listening . . . - Glenn Kirschner - 10/09/2024.

[FalloutShelter]

1. Ya think?🧐

[Rhiannon12866]

3. That was my first thought when TFG's seditionist actions were revealed last night

But then I saw an old clip on the news of him accusing others of this exact violation - does this moran even know what this is??

[FalloutShelter]

4. It is crazy making... all of it.

[Rhiannon12866]

7. Someone asked me recently, doesn't TFG have a probation officer??

It was my impression that he has one, when is he going to start doing his job??

[House of Roberts]

2. Probably violated the Espionage Act.

We may never find out.

[Think. Again.]

5. "....doj....if you're listening...."

[Bayard]

6. I don't think he was engaging in diplomacy

He's just holding his hand out, or offering more Secret documents for sale.

Nothing to see here.

[TwilightZone]

10. Agreed.

It should be obvious he wasn't engaging in diplomacy. Gotta fill time, I guess.

Besides, as I noted below, no one has ever been prosecuting under the act, and it's very likely unconstitutional.

[czarjak]

8. Did lying about Jesus violate any commandments?

Asking for a friend.

[TwilightZone]

9. No one has ever been convicted under the Logan Act.

No one has been prosecuted under it since 1852.

A court noted in 1964 that it's most likely unconstitutional, but that hasn't been officially declared or determined.

Expecting the DOJ to pursue what is almost certainly a pointless exercise is unrealistic. Not that that will deter anyone.

[Rhiannon12866]

11. Thanks for the information.

And several former presidents have dealt with foreign governments, but they were sent by the then current administration, both former Presidents Carter and Clinton come to mind.