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No politics inteded: Why isn't Trump after leaving office in any way or shape involved in politics say as member of congress or senate? (lemmy.world)

submitted 10 months ago by BigBlackCockroach@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

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I know that after you leave office as POTUS it is some sort of unwritten rule that you withdraw from politics.

Why did Trump not withdraw?

Also why isn't he a senator or congressman during Biden's term?

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[-] Corkyskog@sh.itjust.works 2 points 10 months ago

How is SC seat a demotion? The only real power the president has is wartime, and Americans aren't fond of war especially if it has a chance to end up at their borders.

[-] calavera@lemm.ee 6 points 10 months ago

Aren't fond to war? Wtf am I reading??

[-] schnurrito@discuss.tchncs.de 5 points 10 months ago

You think the veto power is not a real power?

[-] Twista713@lemmy.world 3 points 10 months ago

In addition to the veto power mentioned above, there's also the power to issue executive orders and to nominate judges, including supreme justices. Those are fairly significant. There's also the influence they have over foreign policy.

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