A former president has suggested in an interview that he had the ability to take retaliatory actions against political opponents, including former Secretaries of State and presidents, if they pursued impeachment efforts against him. The remarks came in response to questions about Democratic-led investigations, with specific references made to a high-profile political rival and two former commanders-in-chief. The comments raise questions about the boundaries of executive power and potential legal or ethical concerns. The full interview provides further context on the former president’s perspective on political conflicts and accountability.
President Trump said he could have done “bad things” to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, along with former Presidents Obama and Biden, when asked about potential Democratic efforts to impeach him. “I could have done very bad things to Hillary Clinton. I could have done very, very bad things to Joe Biden,” Trump said...
