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[Riberra]

Donald Trump 'highly likely' to be impeached within months of becoming President

Numerous files are displayed as US President-elect Donald Trump gives a press conference January 11, 2017 in New York

Donald Trump is “highly likely” to face impeachment within 18 months of taking office, an expert in American politics has warned.

The President-elect deflected the latest wave of explosive allegations to rock his administration on Wednesday during his first news conference since his election, adding to the growing list of scandals that emerged during his campaign.

The Republican leader denied claims by a former British spy that Russian intelligence agencies had compiled compromising material on him of a sexual nature. The dossier also allegedly pointed to links between the Kremlin and his campaign, exposing one of the world's most powerful leaders to blackmail.

Professor Angelia Wilson, from the University of Manchester, believes the trail of scandals in the President-elect’s wake has become an “embarrassment” to the Republican party, leaving him vulnerable to impeachment by members of the party seeking reelection to the House.

 

[Handmaid for Jesus]

Donald Trump 'highly likely' to be impeached within months of becoming President

Numerous files are displayed as US President-elect Donald Trump gives a press conference January 11, 2017 in New York

Donald Trump is “highly likely” to face impeachment within 18 months of taking office, an expert in American politics has warned.

The President-elect deflected the latest wave of explosive allegations to rock his administration on Wednesday during his first news conference since his election, adding to the growing list of scandals that emerged during his campaign.

The Republican leader denied claims by a former British spy that Russian intelligence agencies had compiled compromising material on him of a sexual nature. The dossier also allegedly pointed to links between the Kremlin and his campaign, exposing one of the world's most powerful leaders to blackmail.

Professor Angelia Wilson, from the University of Manchester, believes the trail of scandals in the President-elect’s wake has become an “embarrassment” to the Republican party, leaving him vulnerable to impeachment by members of the party seeking reelection to the House.

Thanks for this link.That would mean Pence would become President and then the Vice President would be appointed not elected. HMMM . Maybe Ryan or Romney from the GOP? Interesting.

 

[Riberra]

Thanks for this link.That would mean Pence would become President and then the Vice President would be appointed not elected. HMMM . Maybe Ryan or Romney from the GOP? Interesting.

Or a brand new election without Trump.

 

[Handmaid for Jesus]

Or a brand new election without Trump.

No, the precedent has already been set with Nixon remember. When Spiro Agnew resigned as Nixon's VPOTUS Gerald Ford was appointed by Richard Nixon to replace him. Then Ford became the first un-elected POTUS after Nixon was forced to resign. They would not hold a new election.

 

[Riberra]

No, the precedent has already been set with Nixon remember. When Spiro Agnew resigned as Nixon's VPOTUS Gerald Ford was appointed by Richard Nixon to replace him. Then Ford became the first un-elected POTUS after Nixon was forced to resign. They would not hold a new election.

-The FBI have the proof that Russia have play a role in the election.

-The CIA have the proof from a former British spy that Russian intelligence agencies had compiled compromising material on Trump of a sexual nature .

The Republican leader denied claims by a former British spy that Russian intelligence agencies had compiled compromising material on him of a sexual nature. The dossier also allegedly pointed to links between the Kremlin and his campaign, exposing one of the world's most powerful leaders to blackmail.

Donald Trump 'highly likely' to be impeached within months of becoming President

 

[Handmaid for Jesus]

Yes I read all of that. But the way our system has worked, if Trump is fired, or resigns, or if he dies, the next POTUS will be the VPOTUS who has the ability to appoint a new VP after he becomes POTUS. That is how Nelson Rockefeller became VP under Gerald Ford.He was appointed, not elected.

 

[stephen583]

Impeachment would require a majority vote in both houses of Congress, which is quite beyond the scope of reality at the present time. The numbers simply aren't there (not yet anyway).

 

[stephen583]

MORE ENVIRONMETAL CALAMITY

Scientists announced 2016 was the hottest year on record since the Pre-Industrial age. In fact, the two years preceding 2016 also set global heat records. 2014, 2015 and 2016. So we are now three years into a pattern where the temperature of the Earth's climate is getting hotter (ABC Morning News 1/18/17).

BTW. "Welcome to the Apocalypse"

 

[Handmaid for Jesus]

yeah, it feels like early Spring here.

 

[Handmaid for Jesus]

Impeachment would require a majority vote in both houses of Congress, which is quite beyond the scope of reality at the present time. The numbers simply aren't there (not yet anyway).

Maybe in the mid-term?

 

[stephen583]

Maybe in the mid-term?

I think it's very possible Trump could be impeached for over reaching executive powers and conflicts of interest before his first term ends.

Several of the political experts on PBS, RT News, World News (and even the partisan political pundits on the network news programs) have already expressed this opinion. They all seem to agree at some point there will at least be an "attempt" by Congress to impeach Trump.

However, no U.S. president to date has been removed from office by a Senate vote. Zero ! Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton were technically impeached for crimes (indicted), but the Senate fell short of the 2/3 majority vote needed to remove either of them from office, so they remained in office to finish their full term.

55 votes in the Senate is the magic number. 45 Senators voted to remove Andrew Johnson from office, and 50 voted to remove Clinton. Richard Nixon saw the "Handwriting On The Wall" and resigned before a Senate vote was taken to remove him from office.

Impeachment as an indictment and removal of a president from office are two separate votes. Don't feel bad though, I slept during civics class in high school and had to "Google" all this stuff myself.

 

[Riberra]

However, no U.S. president to date has been removed from office. Zero ! Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton were technically impeached for crimes, but the Senate fell short of the 2/3 majority vote needed to remove either of them from office, so they remained in office to finish their full term.

Impeachment and removal of a president from office are two separate votes.

Trump is not assermented yet,so he is not in office.Could it be possible for security reasons that it could be decided to not asserment Trump and continue exceptionally with Obama the time to make another election?I know that it is unlikely to happen, but there was so much unexpected things who have happened with that election...

 

[stephen583]

Of course any President who is Impeached (indicted and found guilty of a crime) but who remains in office, would be a regarded as a "Lame Duck" President. Even within his own party, he would face great difficulty rallying any support. His "Bully Pulpit" power with the American people would also be seriously diminished.

As far as foreign leaders go, he would be regarded as a "One Term President" who is now irrelevant. Getting elected to a second term would be a political impossibility.. and getting the majority of Congress to stand behind him is equally unlikely.

 

[stephen583]

Trump is not assermented yet,so he is not in office.Could it be possible for security reasons that it could be decided to not asserment Trump

I'm not going to say it's an impossibility, but historically no President has ever been blocked from taking office based on crimes he committed before he was elected President. So such an event would be unprecedented in American politics.

Anyway, we'll know the answer to that question in a few more days.

 

[Riberra]

Anyway, we'll know the answer to that question in a few more days.

Of course !

 

[stephen583]

Another U.S. Ally Jumps Ship

Germany's Foreign Minister Frank Steinmeier who was visiting Washington this Wednesday announced "Trump's politics will threaten the security of Europe and the rest of the world ! End Quote. Not good news. (Reuters News Service).

First France, now Germany has come out in opposition to Trump's foreign policy.. and he hasn't even been inaugurated yet ! As the first week of his presidency unfolds, Donald Trump could potentially unravel the Post World War II order in Europe and the rest of the world with the stroke of a pen.

Trumps transition team promises Monday after the inauguration ceremony America will see a "whirlwind" of activity (NBC News).

"America. Hold on to the seat of your pants !".. (PBS/DW News commentary tonight).

I'm afraid no matter what happens.. we are now ultimately on a path to destruction.

 

[Handmaid for Jesus]

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Italy hit by four powerful earthquakes in four hours, bringing terror to region trying to recover from last year's deadly tremors
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BY Nick Squires, Rome
18 January 2017 • 5:11pm

Italy was hit by four earthquakes in four hours on Wednesday, bringing fear and foreboding to the same mountainous region that was struck by deadly tremors last year.

The four quakes, which came in quick succession, caused buildings to collapse but miraculously resulted in no deaths or injuries.

They affected already badly-damaged towns and villages in the regions of Abruzzo, Lazio and Marche, where around 300 people lost their lives last August.
Italy hit by four powerful earthquakes in four hours, bringing terror to region trying to recover from last year's deadly tremors

 

[Aryeh]

No, the precedent has already been set with Nixon remember. When Spiro Agnew resigned as Nixon's VPOTUS Gerald Ford was appointed by Richard Nixon to replace him. Then Ford became the first un-elected POTUS after Nixon was forced to resign. They would not hold a new election.

The Patriot Act allows any sitting president to declare executive powers for an undetermined amount of time, in the event of an emergency - foreign or domestic.

The emergency to authorize this is subjective. So, technically while you are right, if the scenario played out and Obama is still sitting, he can declare executive powers and remain president.

Otherwise, yes it is Pence and his choice. But, even then, Pence could use the order and remain president until...

 

[Handmaid for Jesus]

The Patriot Act allows any sitting president to declare executive powers for an undetermined amount of time, in the event of an emergency - foreign or domestic.

The emergency to authorize this is subjective. So, technically while you are right, if the scenario played out and Obama is still sitting, he can declare executive powers and remain president.

Otherwise, yes it is Pence and his choice. But, even then, Pence could use the order and remain president until...

Obama is ready to leave office. He is so ready he can taste it. But, thanks, I did not realize that there was a way that a sitting President could remain in office when his term was over. So, that is in the Patriot Act? That is very dangerous, especially with Trump about to be sworn in tomorrow.

 

[Aryeh]

Obama is ready to leave office. He is so ready he can taste it. But, thanks, I did not realize that there was a way that a sitting President could remain in office when his term was over. So, that is in the Patriot Act? That is very dangerous, especially with Trump about to be sworn in tomorrow.

I know.

Most "conspiracy theorists" thought Bush passed that part of the legislation in order to retain power in the event of another (allowed) terrorist attack.

Then, we thought Obama would use it. (Even though I don't care at all for Obama, I wouldn't mind him staying around. But, that would mean something disastrous would have to happen in the world.)

Trump may use it, especially given that he is antagonizing the BRIC nations, namely China. But, then again he may not.

The NDAA, and even Obamacare also have laws that promote draconian rule - indefinite detention for domestic and foreign "terrorists," legal neglect of the 1st, 2nd, and 4th amendment. The fifth amendment essentially means nothing now, as self incrimination is subjective to the law now.

The 6th amendment is also trashed, since you can be detained indefinitely without a trial (so, speedy trial is not applicable.)

The legal framework for a totalitarian surveillance police state has been set up. All that is waiting is for the right "one" to enforce the laws ready on the books.