He wasn't running to be president, he was running to avoid accountability... www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus... - ThreadSky

libradunn1.bsky.social • 191 days ago

He wasn't running to be president, he was running to avoid accountability...

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/jack-smith-files-drop-jan-6-charges-donald-trump-rcna181667

Comments

msavits.bsky.social•191 days ago

Harry - you are my hero!

twinsfan81.bsky.social•190 days ago

Exactly. Ugh.

adnelg413.bsky.social•191 days ago

😢

doloresmc.bsky.social•191 days ago

This makes me sick. All of his victims have been and will continue to be in my prayers.

hopefullhippy.bsky.social•191 days ago

That’s exactly right!

soxarered.bsky.social•191 days ago

So troubling that it worked. Thankfully most of the rest of the world sees the truth

cazwell.bsky.social•191 days ago

Robert Muller revisited.

mbski15.bsky.social•191 days ago

💯!!! 😡

marnilou2.bsky.social•191 days ago

Not at all surprising but sad nonetheless.

kayeverage.bsky.social•191 days ago

That part

jjurek.bsky.social•191 days ago

Always. I’m so sorry, sir. Still supporting you and your co-workers.

jsbooth.bsky.social•191 days ago

Yep. And mission fucking accomplished. I never want to to hear ‘no man is above the law’ ever again. Shout out to Merrick Garland for allowing this debacle to occur on his watch. You sir, suck.

ventress-rocks.bsky.social•191 days ago

And sadly it worked.

shellyamber.bsky.social•191 days ago

Maybe he will release all the files…

valeriestarr.bsky.social•191 days ago

I'm heartbroken.

canessa.bsky.social•191 days ago

I'm sorry, but this reeks of Jack trying to save his own ass for the future. It's sickening. My god, Harry, I hope you run again soon. We need true heroes like you in office.

prettypetite4.bsky.social•191 days ago

EXACTLY

socal92109.bsky.social•191 days ago

Yes but a majority of voters was stupid and vile enough to make it possible.

mauimom.bsky.social•191 days ago

Well, in fairness they’re dropped “without prejudice” so he’s not in the clear if they want to bring it up at anytime

tomab.bsky.social•191 days ago

#Recount2024NOW

seaallday206.bsky.social•191 days ago

Broken system of justice

abbyn0rmal.bsky.social•191 days ago

It worked. And we’ll lose democracy in the process.

md561.bsky.social•191 days ago

I’m beyond disappointment as I was post Election Day. I’m sure you feel this a thousand times over. Please take some reassurance that a good portion of the electorate thinks he should have paid for his crimes. Just not enough.

travelgnat.bsky.social•190 days ago

And it worked. Biden and Garland played politics while pretending not to.

rimaregas.com•191 days ago

Take good care of yourself, Officer Dunn!

laura-eastman.bsky.social•191 days ago

God, this makes my stomach churn.

mosaic1954.bsky.social•191 days ago

Truth Harry..

jjbluiz.bsky.social•190 days ago

No 💩

slimmack69.bsky.social•191 days ago

Without prejudice to refiling once he’s out of office

sandarn.bsky.social•188 days ago

Indeed he did

sukosms.bsky.social•191 days ago

Spot on

nataliakerr.bsky.social•191 days ago

And make money.
Loads of money.

freeofx.bsky.social•190 days ago

Gets away with more crimes

roadtaken2.bsky.social•191 days ago

And play golf on the government nickel. Can’t wait to see that all over again.

jer7138.bsky.social•191 days ago

That was the game, the whole enchilada!

chrisjustice01.bsky.social•191 days ago

Jan6 Capitol attack was the last in a long line of failed coup attempts. Zero coup ringleaders were prosecuted, all term. They helped 2024 campaign, and some getting appointed to high office. Investigate elections https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCpyAirTZms

teion1.bsky.social•191 days ago

You’re damn right about that.

nicoleblu.bsky.social•191 days ago

No justice for those who were injured and lost their lives.

donnahook.bsky.social•191 days ago

But now he's got it all, and we're going to pay for it. With our democracy, sad to say.

bennettaz.bsky.social•191 days ago

One more stupid thing to add to my stupid things list! I am going to need a lot of paper for the next four years. Outrageous!

codemistress.bsky.social•191 days ago

This is so depressing.

sharonlandry.bsky.social•191 days ago

Everyone who didn't vote for him, knew that.

opinionatedretiree.bsky.social•191 days ago

This must be infuriating & you're right. Unfortunately, the sad reality is that the accused will be President in January, & realistically there was no way Smith was ever going to get the case to trial. Trump is going to fire him the second he's in office. But, pre-emptively, Smith is resigning too.

shamanwallace.bsky.social•191 days ago

How funny would it be if the Republican controlled house and Senate voted to impeach and remove trump in the next couple of years. Nobody other than die hard maga likes the guy. Hell in a secret vote, the Senate GOP voted for the least maga option as majority leader.

lauriebrookins.com•191 days ago

What a terrible lesson when a criminal gets everything he wants, with the approval of half the country. I feel so badly for you and your colleagues today.

natashasweeting.bsky.social•191 days ago

Take care of your spirit sir!

fithestate.bsky.social•191 days ago

Release the Report!!!

alsexton74.bsky.social•191 days ago

This is just sad! And what about the 14 amendment! I’m still so depressed about it

leftxtobetterskies.bsky.social•191 days ago

The scotus and Republicans should pay for this. Let's not forget who are to blame.

jetliferdt.bsky.social•191 days ago

Trump beat his case with the help of SCOTUS.

jaydee789.bsky.social•191 days ago

Abd the 2024 voters who no showed … close to 25 million??

christenczech.bsky.social•191 days ago

Well I hope all the voters who voted third party or stayed home to protest Biden's support of Israel appreciate Trump's coming reign of terror and Mike Huckabee's support of Netanyahu's worst impulses.

1stladydi.bsky.social•191 days ago

I believe you are mistaken. Google the final count. It's more like a few million - however - we only needed 65,000 in the right places. They're the ones who didn't get off their asses to vote. Or, they weren't listening and didn't know about how high the stakes were.

tekeelamokinbird.bsky.social•191 days ago

There is absolutely NO EXCUSE for ANYONE to not have known the stakes in this election.
ZERO.
NONE.

People AROUND THE FREAKING WORLD KNEW IT!!!!

frothythesquirrel.bsky.social•189 days ago

Exactly.

There. Is. No. Excuse.

Frankly, I hope America learns a PAINFUL lesson from this.

I have no shame saying it, especially as a resident of America.

thechromeonion.bsky.social•191 days ago

And Putin

mmmzon.bsky.social•191 days ago

... and run he did ... the ineffectiveness of the justice system in this country is just flabbergasting ... Justice is for the rich, clearly, to steer it the way they want. Average Joe will always get their 4 letters handed over to them, though.

unitedwecomment.bsky.social•189 days ago

We all know his intentions and who/what he hides behind to get away with murder. The latter hasn't happened (well, except for COVID) but who knows. Justice now means shit, so he may end up killing someone.

unitedwecomment.bsky.social•175 days ago

I think I owe it to you to be clear with the comment. He didn't grab a gun and shoot someone directly (not yet), but sitting idly by while a mob attacked, telling them "we love you" (who the hell was we anyway??), he might as well be charged with negligent homicide at least.

melissaf.bsky.social•189 days ago

People died because of j6.

unitedwecomment.bsky.social•189 days ago

That's what I referred to.

jmg06.bsky.social•191 days ago

That's all he wanted, the scary part will be qho takes over when he stepa aside (whether formally or informally).

odonnell-abu.bsky.social•191 days ago

First Robert Mueller failed us, and then Merrick Garland. May they be plagued with nightmares about their responsibility for the destruction of our democracy every night for the rest of their lives.

mamadonnae.bsky.social•191 days ago

And it worked.

krankepantzen.bsky.social•191 days ago

Yes, and conservative, Republican voters, who despise the rule of law and love criminals, were willing to flush the future of the USA down the proverbial toilet to help their gangster boss, Fat Daddy, avoid legal accountability for his actions. They really, really adore that guy, don't they?

heyyitsmegs.bsky.social•191 days ago

That's how a cult works.

servantkb.bsky.social•191 days ago

He who fights and runs away, will live to FIGHT another day. 🙏

scottyspielman.bsky.social•191 days ago

And it f*cking worked. I am so disgusted.

kbear7.bsky.social•191 days ago

It makes sense that he feels untouchable. No one is above the law? Apparently, some people are.

mgl1957.bsky.social•191 days ago

I have no words…no person is above the law…except one…over and over again. Trying my best to understand why. It’s deeper than what we see…

jessjessv.bsky.social•191 days ago

So that means he'll step down now, right?

janvava.bsky.social•190 days ago

A curse on the GOP, Mitch McCnnell, Merrick Garland and the Americans that voted for the criminal-in-chief.

spewspewitt.bsky.social•191 days ago

Thank you for your service. You deserve justice. I’m so so sorry.

pattymacavity.bsky.social•191 days ago

And he won 🤦‍♀️

ktcakes.bsky.social•191 days ago

And- Mission accomplished.
This country is ridiculous

crispncold.bsky.social•191 days ago

The rule of law is pointless. When corrupt men can commit crimes with no accountability, we don't have justice we have oligarchy corruption. I hate my country.

notesinthemargin.bsky.social•191 days ago

And he succeeded

tlindsey.bsky.social•191 days ago

😡😡

mnr.bsky.social•191 days ago

Release all info.

tofali.bsky.social•191 days ago

exactly THIS 💯 I'm glad I found you here Former #OfficerBae & I still hope you come to Los Angeles to promote your book so I can meet you in person. Asante (ThanQ) for all you've done, are doing, & will continue to do to save our democracy ✊🏾

scarlettnatier.bsky.social•191 days ago

This makes me so sad and angry. I’m so sorry, Mr. Dunn 😔

bexvotesblue.bsky.social•191 days ago

All of his crimes just disappear. This hurts Waaaaaaaa!

bestnonna54.bsky.social•191 days ago

💯

johannah1372.bsky.social•191 days ago

Actually, he was.

libralady13.bsky.social•191 days ago

Nice @nbcnews.bsky.social is finally reporting facts! Only about 3 years too late!

badmystic.bsky.social•191 days ago

Success...

christenczech.bsky.social•191 days ago

And now Elon will be running the country while Trump golfs and engages in "executive time" (watching tv.)

samantha7421.bsky.social•191 days ago

This is sickening. I can only imagine how you feel. I'm so sorry.

beaglemom2024.bsky.social•191 days ago

Damn straight.

seanop.bsky.social•190 days ago

Question: if a person passes before a criminal court decides any final decision, can investigation files be released in full or are is it still closed to the public?

allagatermom.bsky.social•191 days ago

Hope he takes all the evidence back to the Hague.

lisa7nicole.bsky.social•191 days ago

Mission accomplished.

Now tell me why any American should follow the law?

slosue.bsky.social•191 days ago

🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬

aaronlfiskum.bsky.social•191 days ago

Without question.

beach-lover.bsky.social•190 days ago

sarahbigelow.bsky.social•191 days ago

I will never understand why Donald Trump has gotten away with being a criminal his entire life. It's just disgusting.

cnm-retired.bsky.social•191 days ago

$$$$$$$. Always follow the money. And the lies.

damnyankeeinfl.bsky.social•191 days ago

50-60 yrs of payola to the people in charge and who had power to erase his many crimes...

patrickokopinski.bsky.social•191 days ago

Has there been anyone in the history of history that has constantly failed upward like this guy. It IS disgusting .

sarahbigelow.bsky.social•191 days ago

Yes it is.

lilypotter130.bsky.social•191 days ago

It’s maddening. 😡🤬

missnicoletta.bsky.social•191 days ago

If you think of him as a modern day mob boss it makes sense

fancynancysays.bsky.social•191 days ago

Follow the money.
Bullying

Lies

Greed

some1brneracct.bsky.social•191 days ago

Other just like him are the ones who are in power.

phantom2013.bsky.social•191 days ago

Lawyers and a fixer got him out of trouble. Now, Russia, SCOTUS, the Federal Society, and the armed militias made sure he may never see justice. Never is too long. We shall have to wait and see.

erogers8877.bsky.social•190 days ago

He dismissed the case "without prejudice " which means he can retry after Dumbo is no longer president. Thus way, he can release his report to the public!

rbsnst.bsky.social•191 days ago

Sadly he won not being held accountable

penbird42.bsky.social•191 days ago

And on January 20th at 1:00 p.m. Trump will pardon himself for every crime he has ever committed or ever will commit, and legal experts will just let it slide as usual

nahhansandiego.bsky.social•190 days ago

the difference between those that voted for him or against him is that there are those that blindly support a convicted felon because they think he is being targeted by the "deep state" and then there are those that are able to see through the madness.

ihatemagamorons.bsky.social•191 days ago

To stay out of prison

dutchgenx.bsky.social•191 days ago

And succeeded 😭

jsyoder.bsky.social•190 days ago

And half the country approved. We will all now see how cruel, greedy and completely vindictive he truly is.

hokienclt.bsky.social•191 days ago

SMH

walkerstempe0813.bsky.social•190 days ago

Time for Jack to run.

ck1956.bsky.social•191 days ago

If people didn’t already know that, they are much more ignorant than I thought

jamielou.bsky.social•175 days ago

The new precedent.
America is rotting away.

cinderoak.bsky.social•191 days ago

I will never forget what you and your fellow law officials did on Jan 6th for both the American people and our country. Thank you and there are millions of us that wanted Justice. 😢🫶

apattersonmassage.bsky.social•191 days ago

willbeer.bsky.social•191 days ago

I think Jack and his team want to be conveniently out of the country on Jan. 20.

williamamiller.bsky.social•191 days ago

But the MAGA-Republicans didn’t believe it…

pblair62.bsky.social•191 days ago

Proving once again he can shoot someone on fifth avenue and get away with it. They can now bilk the American public of everything we’ve worked our entire lives for and there’s nothing anyone will do about it. Welcome to America.

upstatenygal518.bsky.social•191 days ago

We all know that, Mr. Dunn. 😿

jessbarnes.bsky.social•191 days ago

If we all agree to not charge him with anything, can he just…go away? Forever?

bookgirl30.bsky.social•191 days ago

And it worked for him. As usual.

doriandg.bsky.social•191 days ago

💀

caper55.bsky.social•191 days ago

Exactly and it worked.

sarah14.bsky.social•191 days ago

💯

timjohnson1058.bsky.social•191 days ago

Without Pejudice helps.

rs9257.bsky.social•191 days ago

AND IT FUCKING WORKED

lilredhead1954.bsky.social•191 days ago

What a travesty.....

here4thecomments.bsky.social•191 days ago

Well I hope #JackSmith knows his career is over on his own doing. He cosplayed as a defender of democracy then transitioned into fascist complicity real fucking quick.

soshobudderfly.bsky.social•190 days ago

Americans supported his mission to avoid justice so they themselves, could avoid accountability via legal precedent.

womanontheinternet.bsky.social•191 days ago

So if you’re president-elect & you murder someone, for example, they just dismiss the charges until after you’re no longer president? Doesn’t that give you incentive to not ever leave office? And how is this justice? Why is the president or president-elect above the law?

womanontheinternet.bsky.social•191 days ago

And where are those documents now? Did he return all of them?

denisereese.bsky.social•191 days ago

And to grift…can’t forget the grift.

nancyjeanvp.bsky.social•191 days ago

Very true. An extremely unserious campaign. A huge motivation to avoid courts and prison. Will a VP Vance and Moses Mike use the 25th A and send trump home to Mar A Lago with full pardons? All he wants to do is golf.

earthdaddy.bsky.social•191 days ago

Apparently it's working. The scumbag is getting away with it all

demandrights.bsky.social•191 days ago

When they tell you, no man is above the law; they lied

brandonrubow.bsky.social•191 days ago

He's a fucking coward.

antiwoke2.bsky.social•189 days ago

Your mom!

stayscathed.bsky.social•191 days ago

This hurts my heart.

I cannot imagine what it does to yours.

I’m so sorry.

I’m sorry you protected our democracy, and it failed you.

helenht.bsky.social•191 days ago

It's so sickening 😢

thereisnogodgrowup.bsky.social•191 days ago

So it seems some people are above the law after all

erbwayne.bsky.social•191 days ago

Well, said Harry, you’re exactly right! he should be sitting under the jail by now with all of his cronies

chelleanne67.bsky.social•191 days ago

He absolutely was trying to stay outta of prison. Now look at us!.

thebookwizard.bsky.social•191 days ago

I’m so so sorry, Harry. You and your fellow officers deserve so much better.

romzesse.bsky.social•191 days ago

And without justice, everything looks like a witch hunt. And now you can't argue that. Trump will say "I told you so" and will be right. So sick and sad .

kaml61.bsky.social•190 days ago

Well of course he was. And he’ll be dead by 2029. But he can write another self-help book, “How to defraud a nation and evade responsibility.”

ckh60.bsky.social•191 days ago

I’m so sorry. This is unbelievable

kbelle1213.bsky.social•191 days ago

I want to wake up from this nightmare

canadianalbertan.bsky.social•191 days ago

Could the charged not be stayed until a later date? Like after he is no long president? An honest question.

marcpatriot.bsky.social•191 days ago

Clever and appropriate move. Charges could still be resurrected after tRump leaves office and would not allow his DOJ to drop them once and for all.

kbkorb.bsky.social•191 days ago

Could. Won't.

hippiequaker.bsky.social•189 days ago

Exactly!
Hopefully, when vance and the Silicon Valley cartel decide to pull the plug on trump and push him out, he will be held accountable.
Not going to hold my breath, though.

shayleesbibi.bsky.social•191 days ago

I’m so sorry Harry. It’s beyond rage inducing. 🤬😣

davidzack.bsky.social•191 days ago

We all knew this before the election. His cult doesn't care.

julesk24.bsky.social•191 days ago

This is sickening to even be allowed after everything. Every. Thing. I knew it was coming but I'm pissed

nanapatty.bsky.social•191 days ago

Truth

gobirds41-33.bsky.social•191 days ago

should have moved faster

121gigawattprod.bsky.social•190 days ago

And to punish. He’s going to weaponize government against anyone that moved against him.

tammyshadenough.bsky.social•191 days ago

And everyone knew it and it fucking worked. Holy hell.

justbreathe0507.bsky.social•191 days ago

And he succeeded. 😔

abacusart.bsky.social•190 days ago

We knew this all along.

goosie55.bsky.social•190 days ago

I said from the beginning that dump would not be held accountable for anything. The whole thing makes me sick. We live in bizarro world.

peace1carla.bsky.social•191 days ago

Absolutely 💯. It’s sickening

indypnw.bsky.social•191 days ago

Good to see you on here sir. Thank you for everything that you’ve done for our democracy!

stumperoftrumpers.bsky.social•191 days ago

So f-ing true. I can’t think of an easier and more effective way to avoid a charge

sagetheromantic.bsky.social•189 days ago

BINGO!

ioannes-tzmisces.bsky.social•191 days ago

This is how our democracy dies…lethargy and lack of accountability.

devrafm.bsky.social•191 days ago

And it worked exactly as he planned it. Sad day.

jacotton.bsky.social•191 days ago

It’s so disgusting!!!

jskuehne.bsky.social•191 days ago

So disgusting. The traitor got away with everything.
#NoJustuce

brickabrack.bsky.social•191 days ago

Agreed. I’m so angry not just because he’s not being held accountable but because he’s so smug about how corrupt he is and knows now he can’t be touched.

calvinbrooksblue.bsky.social•191 days ago

He won because America is too sexist to vote for a woman

tymcbray.bsky.social•191 days ago

I’m so sorry for you, and me and our country. SCOTUS set this up for trump to run the board. I’m disgusted and just plain hurt. We know it’ll never work that way for you or me.

uswan49.bsky.social•191 days ago

justice failed America

uswan49.bsky.social•191 days ago

YES

nanners3.bsky.social•191 days ago

💔

hangonlittletomato.bsky.social•191 days ago

🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬

lisaklipfel.bsky.social•191 days ago

Agreed

missnicoletta.bsky.social•191 days ago

Harry, I can't even imagine how you feel knowing many voters chose the guy that incited a violent insurrection against the Capitol and actual democracy (and you in the process).

ashleak.bsky.social•191 days ago

And it worked.

kmeissner1952.bsky.social•191 days ago

It was always the only reason.

sassysue.bsky.social•191 days ago

😞😞😞
He absolutely doesn’t care about governing - only about the power and the perks. To me, it is Way more troubling that 76 million Americans bought into his propaganda 🤬

bridget123goooo.bsky.social•191 days ago

I’m not sure how much I can curse on this platform. 🤬🤬🤬

lilypotter130.bsky.social•191 days ago

Same here, but I just let loose a verbal tirade of F-bombs.

blackcat1111.bsky.social•191 days ago

F bombs haven't gotten me in trouble yet but it is early! 😂

blackcat1111.bsky.social•191 days ago

Harry, I am so sorry. America is failing you (and me) right now.

jeffreycharles.bsky.social•191 days ago

This. 💯

chckenlittle.bsky.social•191 days ago

I hate it here 😒

nonamenobody404.bsky.social•191 days ago

And it worked 😒

deemarcibee.bsky.social•191 days ago

So disappointed

kygrannyof12.bsky.social•190 days ago

That is exactly what he was doing

hazelbean23.bsky.social•191 days ago

This is so upsetting.

isthisserious.bsky.social•191 days ago

Proving as long as the criminal is rich, white and runs for President, he can get away with being a convicted felon, rapist and insurrection leader.

saltymagatears.bsky.social•191 days ago

I can't imagine how you must be feeling today, Harry. I'm just gutted.

meeche.bsky.social•191 days ago

All republicans approve of this!

soshobudderfly.bsky.social•190 days ago

some liberals too.

lisarobles.bsky.social•191 days ago

And too many of our fellow Americans voted for him or didn’t bother to vote at all. It is sickening that he will not face a jury of his peers, nor will he pay for his crimes against us all. He will continue to ignore our laws and norms with impunity.