Donald Trump's Promises of 'More Crimes' and a Corrupt Spoils System
David Pakman ShowNovember 5, 20254 min33,759 views
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- 🚨 Donald Trump stated on live television that he would commit "more crimes" if he could get away with it.
- 🎯 This statement was made during a press conference in the Oval Office with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
- 💡 When asked about back pay for furloughed federal workers, Trump indicated it would depend on their loyalty to him.
Unconstitutional and Illegal Proposals
- ⚖️ Trump's suggestion to withhold pay from disloyal federal workers is described as a threat and an attempt to punish political beliefs.
- 🚫 This action would violate the First and Fifth Amendments, the Civil Service Reform Act, and the Hatch Act by discriminating based on political affiliation.
- 🏛️ It would also likely violate criminal law regarding the use of public funds and abuse of power.
Return of the Spoils System
- 🔙 The proposed actions would reintroduce a corrupt spoils system, which was abolished in the 1800s.
- ⚠️ This system, previously deemed unconstitutional, would now be clearly prosecutable if Trump were allowed to implement it.
- 🎤 Trump made these statements openly in the Oval Office, suggesting a defiant and unashamed approach to potential illegal actions.
Concerns About Impunity
- 😟 The speaker expresses concern that Trump may
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Donald TrumpFederal WorkersGovernment ShutdownSpoils SystemFirst AmendmentFifth AmendmentCivil Service Reform ActHatch ActAbuse of PowerCriminal LawOval OfficeMark Carney
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