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Trump has broken a bunch of laws during his presidency. However the Trump supporters who can see violations of law by anyone who oppose Trump when there are none can't seem to see any Trump has broken. So let's look at one.
Hobbs Act (18 U.S.C. § 1951) which prohibits actual or attempted robbery or extortion affecting interstate or foreign commerce. Section 1951 also proscribes conspiracy to commit robbery or extortion without reference to the conspiracy statute at 18 U.S.C. § 371.
9-131.000 - The Hobbs Act - 18 U.S.C. § 1951
Trumps mere attempt to withhold funds to the Ukraine in return for investigating Biden affects foreign commerce.
Hobbs Act (18 U.S.C. § 1951) which prohibits actual or attempted robbery or extortion affecting interstate or foreign commerce. Section 1951 also proscribes conspiracy to commit robbery or extortion without reference to the conspiracy statute at 18 U.S.C. § 371.
9-131.000 - The Hobbs Act - 18 U.S.C. § 1951
Trumps mere attempt to withhold funds to the Ukraine in return for investigating Biden affects foreign commerce.