Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-11-09 16:08:32 UTC - NOT_HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 56E49755EFA9CEB71BF3E56C108E34A97F77B47E3C0BB574FF3CD635C774B4B2
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Original Note:
No The DOJ has a policy against prosecuting the sitting president, even if they didn't Trump could just pardon himself. As of now, New York State has paused the Jan. 6 charges, they may resume prosecuting once his term has ended. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/08/us/politics/jack-smith-trump-jan-6-case.html?unlocked_article_code=1.YU4.HKKM.hWuI1zlrJwqB https://www.law.virginia.edu/news/202301/can-presidents-be-prosecuted-or-sued-professor-explains-differing-visions-immunity
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