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fujiyamasan

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50. There are enough ambitious republicans that want to take over

Tue Jul 14, 2026, 01:00 PM

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Especially Rubio and Vance. They may claim to love Trump, but they really just want his voters.

I’d be surprised if they somehow agree to canceling the primaries and installing Trump as emperor, not because of patriotism or fealty to the constitution but due simply to their own self interest.

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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 23 hrs ago #96

I agree it's unlikely, but don't assume the sale. n/t Munu 17 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 20 hrs ago #102

I'm hoping he'll be joining Lindsey and (probably) Mitch way before that happens. johnnyplankton 23 hrs ago #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 22 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 20 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 20 hrs ago #100

This has and remains my position, but Cosmocat 20 hrs ago #103

He left office last time Polybius 10 hrs ago #109