Officials in Palm Beach, Fla., are reportedly considering a course of action should former President Trump Donald TrumpWarren says Republican party 'eating itself and it is discovering that the meal is poisonous' More than 75 Asian, LGBTQ groups oppose anti-Asian crime bill McConnell says he's 'great admirer' of Liz Cheney but mum on her removal MORE be indicted by Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance Jr. while he is staying at Mar-a-Lago.
According to Politico, law enforcement officials in the town have discussed how to handle a possible extradition if Trump is indicted by authorities investigating whether he committed banking and tax fraud.
The news outlet notes Trump's location would affect potential extradition proceedings, as Florida's extradition statute gives Gov. Ron DeSantis Ron DeSantisDemocrat Nikki Fried teases possible challenge to DeSantis Controversial voting laws add to Democrats' midterm obstacles Overnight Health Care: FDA authorizes Pfizer vaccine for adolescents | Biden administration reverses limits on LGBTQ health protections MORE (R) the ability to intervene and determine whether someone should be surrendered to out-of-state law enforcement.
“The statute leaves room for interpretation that the governor has the power to order a review and potentially not comply with the extradition notice,” Joseph Abruzzo, circuit court clerk of Palm Beach County, told Politico.
Abruzzo is reportedly a former associate of President Biden Joe BidenBiden says Beau's assessment of first 100 days would be 'Be who you are' Biden: McCarthy's support of Cheney ouster is 'above my pay grade' Conservative group sues over prioritization of women, minorities for restaurant aid MORE's younger brother, Frank, but he told the outlet that “the full extent of the law will be followed and carried out appropriately, without bias.”
If Trump travels to Bedminster, N.J., as Mar-a-Lago closes for the season, however, his prospects could change. The state has a similar statute to Florida, but the governor, Democrat Phil Murphy, is not an ardent supporter of Trump like DeSantis is, Politico noted.
xqqq_me on May 13rd, 2021 at 14:06 UTC »
He's back in NJ for the summer. DeSantis has nothing to do except posture here for MAGA cred, right? INAL but how could a governor of another state stop extradition to NY if the person isn't even in that state?
LOL...the GOP are going to be fighting over his bloated corpse soon.
Arleare13 on May 13rd, 2021 at 14:00 UTC »
That's ridiculous. The Constitution (Article IV, Section 2) makes clear that interstate extradition is not discretionary. DeSantis simply would not be allowed to block it.
BlotchComics on May 13rd, 2021 at 11:44 UTC »
"The news outlet notes Trump's location would affect potential extradition proceedings, as Florida could provide some protection through its extradition statute, which gives Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) the ability to intervene and determine whether someone should be surrendered to out-of-state law enforcement."
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The shit will truly hit the fan, if Trump is indicted and Desantis refuses to extradite him and offers protection.