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Donald Trump on Friday said he does not enjoy running for president and criticized state and federal prosecutors for not offering him plea deals, capping a rough seven days for the Republican presidential nominee.


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[–] Volkditty 23 points 2 months ago (2 children)

I sure hope that is the case, but I pessimisticly fear a weak response to the next Jan 6 attempt because taking steps to put down a violent insurrection is "too political."

[–] [email protected] 15 points 2 months ago

They've already declared the highest level of security in the city for that day, fwiw.

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[–] btaf45 5 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I sure hope that is the case, but I pessimisticly fear a weak response to the next Jan 6 attempt because taking steps to put down a violent insurrection is “too political.”

It would not surprise me if there is a full military division guarding the capital. They aren't going to get anywhere near the place.

[–] teamevil 3 points 2 months ago

Last inauguration times the military setup huge concrete barriers and had the legit soldiers in place and I'm assuming it was DC national armed guard not you know US military cuz of rules and whatnot but nobody was getting into the capital with the gravy seals.