Re: DONALD TRUMP INDICTED
Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2023 1:22 pm
I’m watched Rachael Maddow’s latest episode and she was comparing Trump’s legal mess to Spirro Agnes’s legal mess in 1973.
Reelected with Nixon in 1972, Agnew resigned on October 10, 1973, after the U.S. Justice Department uncovered widespread evidence of his political corruption, including allegations that his practice of accepting bribes had continued into his tenure as U.S. vice president.
He like Trump attacked the malicious evil prosecutors that he claimed were only attacking him for political purposes and vowed to fight to the end and never resign. His people cheered him on wildly and supported him 100% from the “witch hunt”.
Under increasing pressure to resign, Agnew took the position that a sitting vice president could not be indicted and met with Speaker of the House Carl Albert on September 25, asking for an investigation. He cited as precedent an 1826 House investigation of Vice President John C. Calhoun, who was alleged to have taken improper payments while a cabinet member. Albert, second in line to the presidency under Agnew, responded that it would be improper for the House to act in a matter before the courts.[175] Agnew also filed a motion to block any indictment on the grounds that he had been prejudiced by improper leaks from the Justice Department, and tried to rally public opinion, giving a speech before a friendly audience in Los Angeles asserting his innocence and attacking the prosecution.[176] Nevertheless, Agnew entered into negotiations for a plea bargain on the condition that he would not serve jail time.[177] He wrote in his memoirs that he entered the plea bargain because he was worn out from the extended crisis, to protect his family, and because he feared he could not get a fair trial.[178] He made his decision on October 5, and plea negotiations took place over the following days. On October 9, Agnew visited Nixon at the White House and informed the President of his impending resignation.[179]
On October 10, 1973, Agnew appeared before the federal court in Baltimore, and pleaded nolo contendere (no contest) to one felony charge, tax evasion, for the year 1967. Richardson agreed that there would be no further prosecution of Agnew, and released a 40-page summary of the evidence. Agnew was fined $10,000 and placed on three years' unsupervised probation. At the same time, Agnew submitted a formal letter of resignation to the Secretary of State, Henry Kissinger, and sent a letter to Nixon stating he was resigning in the best interest of the nation. Nixon responded with a letter concurring that the resignation was necessary to avoid a lengthy period of division and uncertainty, and applauding Agnew for his patriotism and dedication to the welfare of the United States.[180]
If he didn’t resign and stayed VP and faithful the indictment and was convicted and sent to jail he would be the VP of the US and in prison. Nixon resigned for his own corruption. Can you imagine Agnew becoming President while sitting in prison? Like Agnew Trump is claiming innocence and accusing the Justice Department of all kinds of evil despicable things. That plays well to supporters. It doesn’t mean anything in a courtroom.
Trump has been rallying his troops for battle and MAGA has been talking about all the violence that is about to occur. Miami police were prepared for a huge violent demonstration at the courthouse as Trump would be arraigned. I was watching the video and there were about 30 Trump supporters there, not an armed militia. I would like the think Jan 6 and it’s repercussions for those Trump supporters who decided to participate in the mayhem have served as a deterrent for those Trump supporters who thought about staging another violent protest at Trumps arraignment.
Reelected with Nixon in 1972, Agnew resigned on October 10, 1973, after the U.S. Justice Department uncovered widespread evidence of his political corruption, including allegations that his practice of accepting bribes had continued into his tenure as U.S. vice president.
He like Trump attacked the malicious evil prosecutors that he claimed were only attacking him for political purposes and vowed to fight to the end and never resign. His people cheered him on wildly and supported him 100% from the “witch hunt”.
Under increasing pressure to resign, Agnew took the position that a sitting vice president could not be indicted and met with Speaker of the House Carl Albert on September 25, asking for an investigation. He cited as precedent an 1826 House investigation of Vice President John C. Calhoun, who was alleged to have taken improper payments while a cabinet member. Albert, second in line to the presidency under Agnew, responded that it would be improper for the House to act in a matter before the courts.[175] Agnew also filed a motion to block any indictment on the grounds that he had been prejudiced by improper leaks from the Justice Department, and tried to rally public opinion, giving a speech before a friendly audience in Los Angeles asserting his innocence and attacking the prosecution.[176] Nevertheless, Agnew entered into negotiations for a plea bargain on the condition that he would not serve jail time.[177] He wrote in his memoirs that he entered the plea bargain because he was worn out from the extended crisis, to protect his family, and because he feared he could not get a fair trial.[178] He made his decision on October 5, and plea negotiations took place over the following days. On October 9, Agnew visited Nixon at the White House and informed the President of his impending resignation.[179]
On October 10, 1973, Agnew appeared before the federal court in Baltimore, and pleaded nolo contendere (no contest) to one felony charge, tax evasion, for the year 1967. Richardson agreed that there would be no further prosecution of Agnew, and released a 40-page summary of the evidence. Agnew was fined $10,000 and placed on three years' unsupervised probation. At the same time, Agnew submitted a formal letter of resignation to the Secretary of State, Henry Kissinger, and sent a letter to Nixon stating he was resigning in the best interest of the nation. Nixon responded with a letter concurring that the resignation was necessary to avoid a lengthy period of division and uncertainty, and applauding Agnew for his patriotism and dedication to the welfare of the United States.[180]
If he didn’t resign and stayed VP and faithful the indictment and was convicted and sent to jail he would be the VP of the US and in prison. Nixon resigned for his own corruption. Can you imagine Agnew becoming President while sitting in prison? Like Agnew Trump is claiming innocence and accusing the Justice Department of all kinds of evil despicable things. That plays well to supporters. It doesn’t mean anything in a courtroom.
Trump has been rallying his troops for battle and MAGA has been talking about all the violence that is about to occur. Miami police were prepared for a huge violent demonstration at the courthouse as Trump would be arraigned. I was watching the video and there were about 30 Trump supporters there, not an armed militia. I would like the think Jan 6 and it’s repercussions for those Trump supporters who decided to participate in the mayhem have served as a deterrent for those Trump supporters who thought about staging another violent protest at Trumps arraignment.