r/politics • • 5d ago

No Paywall Trump Threatens Criminal Action Against Clinton, Obama, And Biden If Impeached Again

https://www.kurdistan24.net/en/story/946521/trump-threatens-criminal-action-against-clinton-obama-and-biden-if-impeached-again
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u/gmen6981 5d ago

Prior to becoming a traitor, Benedict Arnold was a hero having been instrumental in the capture of Fort Ticonderoga, leading the American forces in the Battle of Saratoga and several other campaigns. He was considered one of the American's best and most ferocious commanders. Although treason is treason and Arnold was without a doubt a traitor for planning on turning West Point over to the British, he had a somewhat legitimate beef with the Continental Congress that led him to switch sides. Trump got nuthin'

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u/TheBelicia California 5d ago

Shoot Arnold's actions at Saratoga were so respected they built a monument to the leg he lost but omitted his name from the inscription.

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u/TaterForming 5d ago

"This statue's commemorates he that had this Leg. Thank you leg for helping the individual do the things he did here".

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u/jd807 5d ago

It’s a major award!

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u/gmen6981 5d ago

Frageelay!