In a recent CNN interview, Nathan Wade, a prosecutor and former lover of Fulton County, Georgia District Attorney Fani Willis, revealed his belief that a sitting president can be put on trial. This statement came in the midst of Willis’ controversial attempt to charge former President Donald Trump and his associates with RICO violations for challenging the results of the 2020 election. However, Wade’s misguided comments not only show a lack of discretion but also a lack of understanding of constitutional law.
Wade’s appearance on CNN with Kaitlan Collins focused on his romantic relationship with Willis and the impact it had on the case against Trump. Collins quickly shifted the conversation to the possibility of a trial if Trump were to win the election and remain in the White House.
When asked about the constitutionality of putting a sitting president on trial, Wade responded with, “Never seen it. Never expected to see it, which is why a lot of the questions about experience.” This admission reveals the lack of grounds for the RICO charges against Trump, as well as the unprecedented nature of such a trial.
Collins continues to question Wade about the potential consequences of a conviction, such as how the Secret Service and other authorities would handle a jailed president. Despite this, Wade maintains that a sitting president can be tried and even convicted, leaving the logistics and repercussions up to the judge.
However, Wade’s remarks reveal a blatant disregard for the implications of such a trial. He merely states that it is possible and that “lawyers [will] be charged with figuring out that issue and maneuvering around it.” This callous approach to a case as politically charged as this shows a lack of concern for the harm that could be done to our democratic process.
The fact that no sitting president has ever been charged with a crime is not a mere coincidence but rather a result of long-standing government policy and legal precedent. As the Congressional Research Service notes, the Department of Justice has maintained a policy since the 1970s that sitting presidents cannot be indicted as it would interfere with their duties. This privilege is extended to the vice president but not to other individuals.
Furthermore, the Office of Legal Counsel has stated that a president’s immunity from criminal process is temporary and ends once they leave office. In other words, a president can be charged after their tenure, but not during it. Wade’s suggestion that a president could navigate the trial while still in office goes against this established understanding.
Wade’s comments not only reveal a lack of knowledge and discretion but also the weaponization of the judicial system against political opponents. Attempting to bring Trump to trial for honestly believing he won the state of Georgia and for alleged RICO violations is a dangerous precedent. We’ve had presidents escape prosecution for perjury and obstruction of justice, and yet this is the case that Wade wants to use to break the mold.
Nathan Wade says he believes Trump can be put on trial in Georgia, even if he wins a second term and is in the White House. “I don’t believe it looks good to the rest of the world. But certainly I don’t think that there’s anything that would prevent that from happening.” pic.twitter.com/1KjBbZ2Wqt
— Kaitlan Collins (@kaitlancollins) June 12, 2024
Wade’s remarks and actions in the Willis-Trump case show a concerning lack of respect for our legal system and the proper protocols for prosecuting a sitting president. We must question the motives of individuals like Wade and Willis, who are using the judicial system as a tool to further their own political agendas. The consequences of such actions go beyond one trial; they can deeply impact our democracy and erode the trust in our institutions. It’s time to focus on justice, not personal vendettas.
all those jiggers gotta go,period. be brave and post this.
And then he started jerking off and yelling I’m important, like a real Democrat!
They are a embarrassment to other gorillas..like Whoopi and Maxine
Will have SS protection anyway & phone acess from cell etc