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Lurks Often

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7. It would end up before the Supreme Court

Reply to MoonRiver (Original post)

Sat Jun 10, 2017, 04:24 PM

Jun 2017

Mueller may not even be able to subpoena Trump until after Trump leaves office, ANY sitting President has a great deal of immunity for things they do as POTUS and while in office and can only be prosecuted after they leave office.

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If subpoenaed by Mueller can Chump refuse to testify under oath? [View all] MoonRiver Jun 2017 OP

He can't be forced to testify. Clinton was deposed as part of a civil case underpants Jun 2017 #1

I thought special prosecutor Ken Starr forced him to testify. MoonRiver Jun 2017 #3

sexual harassment lawsuit filed against him by Paula Jones. underpants Jun 2017 #6

I thought it was a grand jury Yupster Jun 2017 #12

I dunno but pretty sure he could invoke gilbert sullivan Jun 2017 #2

Well, there's always that lol. MoonRiver Jun 2017 #4

His lawyer said he would if congress asked him , pbmus Jun 2017 #5

It would end up before the Supreme Court Lurks Often Jun 2017 #7

Grounds for contempt charge.... which is not subject to presidential pardon. MedusaX Jun 2017 #8

Politics will decide this marylandblue Jun 2017 #9

He'll testify the same day he releases his taxes. dmr Jun 2017 #10

Except.....he's Trump dixiegrrrrl Jun 2017 #15

Yes, that is very true. dmr Jun 2017 #16

Yes, in that depo. he said his wealth depends on how he is feeling. Literally. dixiegrrrrl Jun 2017 #18

Sure, if he invokes his 5th amendment right DeminPennswoods Jun 2017 #11

But Trump himself said he would "100%" testify! NastyRiffraff Jun 2017 #13

Does a bear poop in the woods? MoonRiver Jun 2017 #20

Trump could order Mueller's firing, Saturday Night Massacre style... tritsofme Jun 2017 #14

IMHO, trump wont have any trouble testifying under oath solara Jun 2017 #17

Spot on leftstreet Jun 2017 #19