Maybe Trump could escape the US by hiding in a box disguised as “music equipment” (www.bbc.com/news/business-57760993). Then the USSS wouldn’t have to accompany him.
Death_Equity@lemmy.world 3 days ago
The USSS would not have any obligation to a former president that is a fugitive from law.
As individuals they could abandon their service, which has serious legal remifications, and follow Trump of their own choice. I doubt any would do that because why they became USSS and how badly it would ruin their lives.
solrize@lemmy.world 3 days ago
Death_Equity@lemmy.world 3 days ago
He is more of a fan of his wife dying and hiding things in the coffin.
Melania falls down the stairs and he has her casket sent to her homeland of Slovenia or burial, which is quite the convenient place for him to find himself.
skvlp@lemm.ee 3 days ago
Maybe he could ensemble some sympathisers?
grasshopper_mouse@lemmy.world 3 days ago
So I looked into the USSS, and here from their FAQ: “Under Title 18, Section 3056, of the United States Code, agents and officers of the United States Secret Service can:
Carry firearms Execute warrants issued under the laws of the United States Make arrests without warrants for any offense against the United States committed in their presence, or for any felony recognizable under the laws of the United States if they have reasonable grounds to believe that the person to be arrested has committed such felony Offer and pay rewards for services and information leading to the apprehension of persons involved in the violation of the law that the Secret Service is authorized to enforce Investigate fraud in connection with identification documents, fraudulent commerce, fictitious instruments and foreign securities and Perform other functions and duties authorized by law”
This leads me to wonder just how many times a SS Agent witnessed Trump committing a felony in their presence but didn’t arrest him.
Death_Equity@lemmy.world 3 days ago
They have no obligation to enforce the law, just as a patrol cop does not need to pull you over for speeding. There also is having to be the guy that arrests Trump and the response that would bring you.
dylanmorgan@slrpnk.net 3 days ago
More to the point, if there is a warrant issued for his arrest, his secret service detail would need to arrest him.
Death_Equity@lemmy.world 3 days ago
They have no obligation to enforce the law, just as a patrol cop does not have to pull you over for speeding.
dylanmorgan@slrpnk.net 3 days ago
I’m pretty sure the options would be to arrest him or be fired for insubordination.
kent_eh@lemmy.ca 3 days ago
Also if he tried to flee the country, I would expect.
Maggoty@lemmy.world 2 days ago
There’s a massive difference between watching someone commit arson and watching a document get delivered that turns everything into a RICO case. You’d never know unless you knew the business details.