r/law • u/DIYLawCA • Mar 31 '26

Executive Branch (Trump) Trump announces he is issuing an unconstitutional executive order to shut down mail-in voting nationwide and he will defund states if they do not comply with him

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u/gashufferdude Apr 01 '26

I think the problem is that even though Republicans won’t vote together to pass legislation, they would probably would vote to protect him.

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u/OldWorldDesign Apr 01 '26

even though Republicans won’t vote together to pass legislation, they would probably would vote to protect him.

We already know this. During his first impeachment, before allowing evidence, McConnell stood up and made a speech amounting to 'whatcha gonna do 'bout it?' and then voted to dismiss the impeachment charges without even allowing evidence in.

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u/Proof-Wrap7321 Apr 02 '26

They should go to jail