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& this point is critical: The process *is* the punishment. Trump's spent his life punishing people for daring to think he owes them anything by bringing frivolous lawsuits. DOJ knew this was bs, but it still served as punishment.
Emily L. Hauser (she/her) ❌👑
Despite not going to trial, my life and the lives of my codefendants have been completely upturned, emotionally, professionally, and financially. We’re still picking up the pieces.
But that’s the point. The process is the punishment. That can lead to securing indictments by any means necessary.