Donald Trump does not hold back when he has something to share on his social media platform Truth Social — after all, who’s going to urge him to tap his brakes?
And while the former president was feeling pretty lively over the weekend ranting about his civil fraud trial in Manhattan while blasting New York Attorney General Leticia James, he drew as much attention for something he did not write.
Trump reposted a message from conservative attorney Mike Davis about presidential immunity that questioned whether Barack Obama becomes a legitimate target if Trump is elected for a second term in 2024.
Davis wrote: “So Democrat judges in DC suddenly pretend President Trump doesn’t enjoy presidential immunity, like all of his predecessors for 250 years? Does that mean the Trump 47 Justice Department can indict President Obama for his extrajudicial murder of a 16-year-old American citizen?
The American citizen Davis refers to is the 16-year-old son of American citizen Anwar al-Awlaki, who was killed by a drone strike in Yemen.
Earlier this month, a federal appeals court in Washington rejected Trump’s claims of absolute immunity, ruling that he can be sued in civil lawsuits related to the January 6, 2021, protest at the U.S. Capitol.
The ruling will have significant implications, with ABC 7 reporting that it will allow “members of Congress and officers with the Capitol Police to move forward with a series of lawsuits filed against Trump that are seeking damages for harms they say they suffered as a result of the riot.”
Of course, what’s good for the goose is good for the gander… or something like that. One thing is certain, the current weaponization of government agencies is setting a terrible precedent for future presidents. Then again, Obama did say of Trump’s indictments that “nobody is above the law.”
Davis shared the same message on X eliciting a number of responses, as seen here:
Or, how about Joe Biden for killing that family of 10 in Afghanistan?
LFG.
— Old Gangsta Gato (@mroggato) December 7, 2023
Or, how about George W. Bush and Dick Cheney for WMDs?
Let’s FN GO!
— Old Gangsta Gato (@mroggato) December 7, 2023
Yes, it does that mean the Trump 47 Justice Department can indict President Obama for his extrajudicial murder of a 16-year-old American citizen.
— Savannah (@BasedSavannah) December 7, 2023
Presidents do not possess absolute federal criminal immunity for any acts committed while in office.
The absolute immunity is really only for civil claims
— Rob (@Rob0hlson) December 7, 2023
That also means they'll be back to supporting it, when Biden is crucified. ♀️
— JaneDoeCitizen (@JaneDoeCitizen) December 7, 2023
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Tom Tillison grew up in Maryland before moving to Central Florida as a young teen. It is in the Sunshine State that he honed both his passion for politics and his writing skills. Tillison also contributes to BizPac Review.
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