Summary

Should he win, Trump would become the first convicted criminal to hold the office, granting him access to the nuclear codes, while defeat could lead to more trials and possible imprisonment.

Throughout his life, he has often evaded legal consequences—from discrimination lawsuits in the 1970s to recent fraud cases and the dissolution of his charitable foundation. Accusations of sexual misconduct and a history of falsehoods have marked his personal and political life.

Despite these challenges, Trump portrays himself as a victim of a corrupt system, turning legal battles into rallying cries. This election may bring a reckoning that even he cannot escape.

    • @grue@lemmy.world
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      1222 days ago

      I used to think that (even before Jan 6), but I’ve changed my mind. The trouble is that in order to make the decision to flee, he would have to first recognize and genuinely accept that he lost, but he’s so terminally narcissistic that he’s literally incapable of fathoming that concept. He’d still be loudly rationalizing to himself that he’s “the real president” even while standing in a prison cell wearing an orange jumpsuit.

    • @WhatsHerBucket@lemmy.world
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      422 days ago

      I’ve been saying this for years. Eventually something is get him to point he’s really cornered.

      Quick trip to Russia or North Korea, and he will live the few years he has left just fine.