What the Fuck Happens When a President Is a Convicted Felon?
Here we go….
The United States has seen a lot of wild shit over its history, but a sitting president being a convicted felon? That’s a new level of political absurdity. Yet, with recent events, we’re closer than ever to facing this very scenario. It raises a ton of questions about legality, practicality, and ethics. Would a felon president still hold all their powers? Could they pardon themselves? How the hell would they run a country from behind bars? Strap in, because we’re diving into a chaotic cocktail of constitutional law, historical what-ifs, and logistical nightmares.
Can a Felon Be President? Spoiler: Yeah, They Fucking Can.
Let’s start with the basics: the Constitution doesn’t give a single shit about your criminal record if you’re running for president. Article II, Section 1 lays out just three requirements to hold the office:
1. You have to be a natur…
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