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Quote Originally Posted by Walter Sobchak View Post

Or just maybe they're doing what's right for the country, not to mention sending the message that criminals will be punished.
Which of these things do you think Trump would care most about losing if convicted in the Senate trial?

(1) Lifetime Secret Service protection,
(2) President’s pension, or
(3) Presidential library funding.
He doesn't get number (3), presidential libraries are privately funded.

I think he's most concerned about the ability to run for office again. Leaving open the possibility gives him a platform for continuing to control the Republican Party as his cult of personality.