Tag Archives: prosecution

Presidential Immunity

Posted on August 23, 2024 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, August 23, 2024 When Donald Trump took his claim of immunity to the Supreme Court, his intentions were clear. He was under indictment in two federal cases, for mishandling classified documents and inciting an insurrection; he was under … Continue reading →

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$1.3 Billion

Posted on February 17, 2024 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, February 17, 2024 One and a third billion dollars! That’s the total amount Donald Trump has been fined, to date, by two different New York courts. Think about the implications of that number. If you graduated from college … Continue reading →

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To Prosecute or Look Away

Posted on January 24, 2021 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, January 24, 2021 George Conway is a conservative Republican lawyer who was on the short list for two positions in the Trump administration in 2017. He did not receive the appointment as Solicitor General, and subsequently withdrew his … Continue reading →

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The Coming Reckoning

Posted on January 11, 2021 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, January 11, 2021 There will be a reckoning for the Capitol insurrection. It’s not a question of “if” but “when.” And the when is critical right now, as right-wing militant groups enabled and incited by the president and … Continue reading →

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Kamala and Joe

Posted on August 13, 2020 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, August 13, 2020 Sometimes, starting out getting a thing wrong is the best way to get it right. For three months, I was certain the best running mate for Joe Biden was Amy Klobuchar. Her Midwest roots, centrist … Continue reading →

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Above the Law?

Posted on June 4, 2018 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, June 4, 2018 Three years after he resigned the presidency, Richard Nixon sat for four televised interviews with noted journalist David Frost. At one point, Frost asked Nixon, “Would you say that there are certain situations…where the president can decide … Continue reading →

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The Fifth

Posted on April 27, 2018 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, April 27, 2018 We all learned about the Fifth Amendment to the Constitution in school. We’ve all heard of people “pleading the fifth” to avoid incriminating themselves in court, and we’re all very sure we know what that … Continue reading →

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