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Munu

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8. If a Republican wins in 2028 ...

Tue Jul 14, 2026, 11:29 AM

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... and Trump is still alive and in office, it will be a peaceful hand off of power and a presidential pardon.

Plenty of precedent for that.

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Trump will not leave Office at the end of his term at the end of his term.... [View all] ashredux Yesterday OP

Okay. Understood. BannonsLiver Yesterday #1

I'm Sorry Coolgoober Yesterday #2

If a Republican wins in 2028 ... Munu Yesterday #8

THERE'S NO WAY A REPUBLICON WINS THE OVAL OFFICE IN 2028 KS Toronado Yesterday #68

Agreed. This will be 2008 all over again--with one caveat DFW Yesterday #96

I agree it's unlikely, but don't assume the sale. n/t Munu 18 hrs ago #105

Harris vs. Rubio might be the only way Polybius 10 hrs ago #108

He is close to being fitted for a strait jacket. GoodRaisin Yesterday #91

I would prefer being fitted for a coffin DBoon 21 hrs ago #102

I'm hoping he'll be joining Lindsey and (probably) Mitch way before that happens. johnnyplankton Yesterday #95

Maybe ... Munu Yesterday #3

Trump will not be President after his term is up. mr715 Yesterday #4

Shhhhh it's DU Defeatist Tuesday. BannonsLiver Yesterday #12

Senator Graham's heart explosion should've improved morale. mr715 Yesterday #19

I guess not BannonsLiver Yesterday #78

Oh-mah-god oh-mah-god whadda-we-gonna-do? Run for the hills! QueerDuck Yesterday #76

No shit. MorbidButterflyTat Yesterday #83

Prosecuted for what? By who? He has not worry of that happening. nt LexVegas Yesterday #5

What then do you conclude a practical reponse should comprise? Torchlight Yesterday #6

The capitol doesn't have to be in Washington, does it? TommyT139 Yesterday #79

Hopefully, he'll leave before that in a body bag Grim Chieftain Yesterday #7

I wonder if Trump even understands how intense, overwhelming and passionate the celebrations OGBuzz Yesterday #15

I doubt it Grim Chieftain Yesterday #17

Oh, i think he knows. He can never acknowledge it, even to himself, so its ignored. But he knows. Volaris Yesterday #18

I wonder if he or his family have made preperations for what comes after quakerboy Yesterday #66

That family? They'll probably have it all set up Bettie Yesterday #84

I think hed have them whacked quakerboy 17 hrs ago #106

Exactement! 🤞⚰️🤞 littlemissmartypants Yesterday #39

Or in a strait jacket. GoodRaisin Yesterday #92

A lot of things are going to happen between now and then Bluestocking Yesterday #9

I mean it's obvious - he is even fortifying the White House TBF Yesterday #10

If he lives that long, he stops being president January 20th 2029 EdmondDantes_ Yesterday #11

I almost Traildogbob Yesterday #34

The succeeding (democratic) President will order the military to remove him. no_hypocrisy Yesterday #13

;-{) THIS Goonch Yesterday #14

Beautiful Traildogbob Yesterday #36

I never buy into fear mongering and hyperbole Lategame Yesterday #16

Look, speaking the truth about a fascist takeover TBF Yesterday #57

How is declaring he will never leave "helpful"?? MorbidButterflyTat Yesterday #87

Those are your words not mine - TBF 23 hrs ago #97

He'll croak long before that day malaise Yesterday #20

21s century medicine can keep him as alive as mcconnell forever rampartd Yesterday #62

Sure he will. Like this. DEbluedude Yesterday #21

LOL Justice matters. Yesterday #80

Snort! 😄 TY! electric_blue68 11 hrs ago #107

Also - he's tried this already. mr715 Yesterday #22

This - Jan 6th showed he doesn't have "his own security force" muriel_volestrangler Yesterday #24

Plus,There Are Not Enough ProfessorGAC Yesterday #30

Plus, they are cowards hiding behind masks MorbidButterflyTat Yesterday #89

That, Too! ProfessorGAC Yesterday #94

If after his term is up, he uses his"security force", then wouldn't Dan Yesterday #31

On the other hand, some people are just too evil to DIE ALREADY.... Jack Valentino Yesterday #25

That's ok, his Secret Service detail will carry him out Jack Valentino Yesterday #23

Drag him out by his feet would be fine by me HappyH Yesterday #35

Yes Manatee Yesterday #26

He's not going to be prosecuted for anything, ever. BlueTsunami2018 Yesterday #27

He's 299 Big Macs away from checking out... EarthFirst Yesterday #28

STOP Mad_Machine76 Yesterday #29

I understand what you're saying, and I'm getting a lot of negative feedback to say the least ashredux Yesterday #33

We must be vigilant, you're right Mad_Machine76 Yesterday #51

IMHO, I think for those thinking he won't make it, that's wishful thinking. He's doing pretty well for an 80 year old. Doodley Yesterday #32

I have a hope or two... Moostache Yesterday #37

Yes he will orangecrush Yesterday #38

OK, here's the scenario. ashredux Yesterday #40

What then do you conclude a practical reponse should comprise? Torchlight Yesterday #43

That is plausible. CuriousSavage Yesterday #67

Then Tom Cruise or Jason Momoa zip lines down while firing off a machine gun MorbidButterflyTat Yesterday #93

Let's start a pool. I have 5$ that says he'll leave. littlemissmartypants Yesterday #41

". . . It will be up to our military . . . " AverageOldGuy Yesterday #42

You'll get some flag for that pose, but I agree. ashredux Yesterday #53

By "leave the office" do you mean the white house or continue to have the ability uppityperson Yesterday #44

That assumes he makes it that long MadScout Yesterday #45

Emergency medicine providers like to say that "all bleeding eventually stops". Aristus Yesterday #46

Yep. Nothing lasts forever. calimary 20 hrs ago #104

The military can't do that. Any General who would actually lead and organize against the government would be violating ChicagoTeamster Yesterday #47

Ahhhh.... yes, they can do that. It would be unique, and something we have not seen in the current era. But they can ashredux Yesterday #56

And exactly who would follow who and which side would the military faction follow? Hegseth's? CJS Caine? ChicagoTeamster Yesterday #63

I think you misjudge our current military. I have faith that the US military will not let Trump subvert the constitution ashredux Yesterday #64

I so desperately want to believe that CuriousSavage Yesterday #71

You think HegSeth won't have generals and some lower level commanders ready to seize power from the officers and NCOs ChicagoTeamster Yesterday #90

Retired generals, colonels, majors, captains, lieutenants, sargents, corporals, privates WorseDayEver Yesterday #58

Prosecuted? Boo1 Yesterday #48

I have this sudden feeling of Deja vu sarisataka Yesterday #49

There are enough ambitious republicans that want to take over fujiyamasan Yesterday #50

Can't he just pardon himself? creeksneakers2 Yesterday #52

nope WorseDayEver Yesterday #59

He'll die lizardkingjr Yesterday #54

You're probably right. If I was betting, I would bet that he doesn't live.... But then, ....? ashredux Yesterday #60

The only way this authoritarian shit show is leaving is by death or force. Initech Yesterday #55

i think/hope he'll be leaving before the end of his term (due to mental/physical health. orleans Yesterday #61

Just a note, I'm a bit surprised that my post got this much activity.... ashredux Yesterday #65

The sky is falling! H2O Man Yesterday #69

No, this sky is not falling. To ignore all possibilities is not a good strategy... ashredux Yesterday #70

To be distracted H2O Man Yesterday #77

If you try and defend everything, you defend nothing Kaleva Yesterday #86

He might try, but I really don't think he has a chance in hell of pulling that of: the consequences of trying struggle4progress Yesterday #72

You know.. up until 12:05 New Years day 2000 talking heads were saying the world would shut down. Srkdqltr Yesterday #73

I'll add this to the long list of soothsaying that one hears... NNadir Yesterday #74

It doesn't matter whether Trump resists leaving office or not jmowreader Yesterday #75

The constitution says all that? Who knew! n/t Ms. Toad 21 hrs ago #98

I'd love to see him darted. mr715 21 hrs ago #101

I'm with those who don't think the orang turd won't make it to the end of his term. Hassler Yesterday #81

HE. WILL. LEAVE. MorbidButterflyTat Yesterday #82

What makes you so sure? You do understand his mind is mush..... who knows what he'll do ashredux Yesterday #85

What he does is completely irrelevant. Ms. Toad 21 hrs ago #99

Well, I'm a bit surprised with all the replies to this particular thread...... apparently I hit a nerve ashredux Yesterday #88

It's ok. I've read here for years he'd never be president. miyazaki 21 hrs ago #100

This has and remains my position, but Cosmocat 21 hrs ago #103

He left office last time Polybius 10 hrs ago #109