Should Trump be charged with crimes?

My question is not about whether or not he is guilty of crimes, but whether it would be good for the country as a whole to charge him even if there is ample evidence. I certainly see where there is enough evidence of crimes, but considering 40% of the country is still swallowing his #$%#, I think having him "tried" in the court of public opinion may be the better outcome in the long run. I fear that charging him will only strengthen his support.

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Roadsterrider · 56-60, M

If there is evidence of a crime, he should be charged and prosecuted. No man should be above the law. But after 2 impeachment attempts that Trump was acquitted on, I don't believe there is any criminal evidence. The Jan 6 hearing is strike 3 by the dems in trying to smear Trump. If there was any actionable evidence, they would be all over it instead of a made-up coup attempt.

windinhishair · 61-69, M

@Roadsterrider Neither the impeachments nor the January 6 Committee are establishing the commission of a crime. Republican failure to convict based on the impeachment has nothing to do with the legality or illegality of the acts committed by the President. And the Commission is establishing factual information and has no ability to indict. Only the DOJ can do that at a federal level, and court filings have established that there is an active and ongoing investigation. In other words, they ARE all over it.

PatKirby · M

@Roadsterrider

Touché.