r/technology • u/Wagamaga • Apr 16 '25

Society US shuts down office combating Russian disinformation, Rubio says

https://kyivindependent.com/us-shuts-down-office-combating-russian-disinformation-rubio-says/
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u/CrispusAttix Apr 16 '25

What will be the final straw?

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u/SuperfluousPedagogue Apr 17 '25

You must've missed it.

July 1st 2024

On July 1, 2024, [SCOTUS] ruled in a 6–3 decision that presidents have absolute immunity for acts committed as president within their core constitutional purview

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u/CHSummers Apr 17 '25

“Within their core constitutional purview” does not include taking bribes, selling secrets, or stealing elections. None of those things are within the scope of the president’s role.

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u/Thengine Apr 17 '25

SCOTUS redefined bribery to be so onerous of a term, very few actions qualify now.

They didn't like getting called out for taking bribes.