multivita-man
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I worry a criminal trial would turn Trump into a martyr-like figure. That's probably not a good argument not to prosecute, but we should not just assume that this is going to tank him. Hitler was tried and convicted - that's obviously an extreme example, but there are so many strongmen-ish figures who've been tried and convicted and clawed their way back to power.
Silvio Berlusconi has been tried (numerous times) and convicted, and he's a player again.
Recep Erdogan was jailed and is now a de facto strongman in Turkey - has been for over a decade.
Bibi Netanyahu.
Bolsonaro.
I could go on.
Silvio Berlusconi has been tried (numerous times) and convicted, and he's a player again.
Recep Erdogan was jailed and is now a de facto strongman in Turkey - has been for over a decade.
Bibi Netanyahu.
Bolsonaro.
I could go on.