So, Mr. Alito, I think I follow you so far:
- If the Supreme Court Rules that the President is Immune from criminal prosecution for crimes committed while in office,
- even if they might include things like assassinating their political opponent,
- then said President cannot be tried in criminal court after leaving office unless they’ve been impeached and convicted,
- because otherwise they might feel “constrained”.
I mean, come on man, the Founding Fathers were all about that sort of power wielding. Obvious right? Thanks for lifting the scales from our eyes. Like you said, you are crafting a ruling for the ages.
But I still have one clarifying question Mr. Alito. Could said President
- assassinate their other party’s President and Vice Presidential candidate on the eve of November 2, 2024
- as well as all the Supreme Court Justices they deem to be a threat to our Democracy (clearly the type of motivation well on the right side of the line to be deemed an offical act, no?)
- but then resign prior to taking the oath of office on January 20, 2025
- causing the Vice President to step into the role of President
- who then pardons them just for safe measure
- and then takes the oath of office on January 20, 2025 (sadly, only a handful of Justices would be around to help with the ceremonies)
- and then appoints a slate of Supreme Court justices they deem not to be a threat to our Democracy?
Did I get that right?
‘Cause, ya know, silver linings, bright sides, blue skies and such.
Just wondering.