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Trump Reportedly Asked JD Vance to Research Legality of President Killing Vice President

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The Onion Staff

8mo ago· 1 min readen

Summary

President Donald Trump reportedly asked JD Vance to research whether the president is legally allowed to kill the vice president, citing Article II of the Constitution and suggesting the vice president is 'legally my property.' Trump framed the task as 'absolutely critical' and referenced legal opinions from Russell Vought while questioning if such an act would be permissible as an 'official act.'

Key quotes

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"I mean, Article II says he's legally my property, right?"
"See if there's anything in the Constitution about squeezing and squeezing until the light leaves his eyes."
"Should be fine if it's an official act."
"Russell Vought says I can do it, but I just want to be sure."
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WASHINGTON—Calling him “the best man for the job,” President Donald Trump reportedly asked JD Vance Thursday to research whether the president was allowed to kill the vice president. “I mean, Article II says he’s legally my property, right?” said Trump, w

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