Trump's DOJ is appealing the E Jean Carroll verdict on grounds that rape & defamation are in the scope of his duties

[Miles Archer]

The Justice Department is looking to intervene on behalf of President Donald Trump in his appeal of the defamation verdict awarded to E. Jean Carroll, who accused him of sexually assaulting her in a New York department store dressing room.

In a joint motion filed last week with Trump’s legal team, the Justice Department said the federal Westfall Act, which provides immunity to government employees for actions taken within the scope of their duties, should apply to Trump.

https://www.thedailybeast.com/trumps-justice-department-steps-in-for-him-on-e-jean-carroll-appeal/

[regnaD kciN]

1. I first thought this HAD to be satire...

…but, apparently, it’s real???

[unblock]

2. The rape happened before he was president. So this argument can only apply to the defamation.

And any reasonable court would easily see that defaming a private citizen who relates only to a civil suit and not even to any pending legislation isn't remotely within presidential duties.

But with today's courts, who knows....

[Shellback Squid]

12. that's the scope of the request, the OP is sensationalizing it but I do understand the sentiment

[D_Master81]

3. This is real?

I thought this can’t be. It’s insane that a sitting President is arguing this let alone bringing it to trial.

[MLWR]

22. What's even more insane is

that we the taxpayers are paying for this.

[Basso8vb]

4. Fuck that fucking adjudicated rapist.

[MarineCombatEngineer]

5. Pam Bondi is a complete idiot,

these crimes happened before he was "elected" President.

[greatauntoftriplets]

6. He belongs in the Ronald Reagan Home for the Criminally Insane.

to the Airplane! movies for that line.

[dweller]

7. That would have been during the Pisswig's

pre-term in 1996 ? Or his pre-pre term ?

🤔


✌🏻

[bluestarone]

8. SCUMBAGS, All of them!!

We need justice soon!!

[Sugarmaggie]

9. Bondi law license needs to be revoked

Attorneys under Trump fit this criteria as well:

A revoked law license means an attorney can no longer practice law in that jurisdiction.

This is typically due to serious misconduct, such as unethical conduct, criminal activity, or incompetence.

The revocation is decided by the state bar association, not the courts.

Here's a more detailed explanation:
What it means:
A revoked law license signifies that an attorney is no longer authorized to represent clients in court, provide legal advice, or engage in any other activities that require a law license.
Reasons for revocation:

Law licenses can be revoked for a variety of reasons, including:
Unethical conduct: This can include conflicts of interest, misrepresentation, or failure to uphold ethical standards.
Criminal activity: Serious criminal offenses, such as fraud or theft, can lead to revocation.
Incompetence: If an attorney demonstrates a lack of ability to practice law, they may face revocation.

[William Seger]

21. You'd think the history of Trump lawyers would be a cautionary tale, huh

[Ping Tung]

10. Convicted by a jury of his peers.

Of course, Donny would only consider "a jury of his peers" as one consisting of hand picked white males wearing silly red caps, who drive hummers. that he pardoned for assaulting congress. Or had intimate relations with a couch.

[malaise]

11. Not the Onion?

That is all

[surfered]

13. Yes, but he also thinks the Ten Commandments is his "to do list."

[dchill]

17. Breaking them, you mean!

[calimary]

14. As my mom would have said: "...more nerve than the guy who ate the first oyster."

[Solly Mack]

15. " which provides immunity to government employees for actions taken within the scope of their duties"

Just following orders.

Of course the DOJ's reasoning is sickening.

[spike jones]

16. When I read the headline, I thought it might be because his fingers are not big enough for penetration rape.

[electric_blue68]

18. Scumbucket.

Smarmy, violent, etc

Someday.... sooner than later
may Justice catch up with him bigtime!

[dchill]

19. I guess Trump just CAN'T believe...

...that anything he's ever done or ever will do should be against the law. An exceptional definition of "privilege!"

[allegorical oracle]

27. Yep. He could rob Ft. Knox (maybe he and Elon have) and say he had the right to do it

because it's an official Presidential Act and he has immunity.

[xuplate]

20. Yes

I’m sure he was chosen by his pretend god to rape and pillage—-and millions of idiots would agree.

[liberalgunwilltravel]

23. Biden should have had Trump executed

Since it would have been within the scope of his duties.

[LAS14]

24. ?!????!!!!!!!!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!????????????????????????????????????????? nt

[Figarosmom]

25. What an argument...

So raping women is now a presidential duty? Makes me wonder about every female that works for him then...is that part if their job?

[no_hypocrisy]

26. Bookmark this for future reference: PAM BONDI IS A HACK

Got it?

A hack.

I wouldn't let her prosecute a speeding ticket.

[-misanthroptimist]

28. So, that's the definition of "shameless?"

[DJ Synikus Makisimus]

29. Can nationwide jus primae noctis be far behind? (n/t)