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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Mike Bedigan

Trump endorses idea he should be able to assassinate opponents without being prosecuted

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Donald Trump appeared to endorse the idea that he should have immunity from ordering the assassination of political opponents, which was put forward by his lawyers earlier this week.

During arguments in a Washington DC courtroom on Tuesday, Trump attorney D John Sauer, was questioned on whether, hypothetically, a president could order the killing of a rival by the US military and be immune from any legal consequences.

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