04-01-2019, 10:53 AM
(04-01-2019, 10:48 AM)BmorePat87 Wrote: Intent matters. Firing isn't a crime unless it is done to obstruct an investigation. Then it is obstruction of justice.
The question is twofold: 1) can the president obstruct justice and 2) did he intend to obstruct justice?
But aren't there legitimate reasons to fire someone him to obstruct an investigation? Say the FBI wants to investigate Jussie Smollett, and the President says nope waste of time, and halts the investigation. Obstruction?
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