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ripplerider t1_jedcf4z wrote

Reply to comment by BadSanna in eli5 What does “indicted” mean? by jcw10489

I highly doubt that Trump will be required to surrender his passport or that his planes will be grounded.

As a former president of the United States, he will, in my opinion, most likely be released on his own recognizance and not even have to post bail.

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Drach88 t1_jedht2m wrote

I'm curious about the role of the secret service in ensuring that he doesn't flee.

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FinndBors t1_jedlrvo wrote

That's not their job.

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ItinerantBanana t1_jedndy3 wrote

I agree that his SS detail won't either help or hinder his leaving, but id be hella curious about the interaction between his detail and the US marshals if he tries to rabbit.

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slaorta t1_jedpsc2 wrote

I want to know what happens with the secret service if he actually ends up serving time. Do they go to prison with him? Talk about a shitty job.

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BadSanna t1_jeff4dz wrote

Yeah, on second thought I don't think these are serious enough crimes that he'd consider fleeing the country and he's enough of a narcissist to think he can beat anything they throw at him.

If it was a murder charge or something that might see him bankrupt and in prison the rest of his life that would be a different story.

If it starts going badly for him I bet you anything he runs for Russia and takes asylum, though.

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