In #TrumpNation rules are only for other people.

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In #TrumpNation rules are only for other people. Okay, they might not be a hard and fast rule against registering you candidacy this far out, but there is the simple idea of decorum from a sitting president.

via Irreverent Monk

Originally shared by Peter da Silva

IMPORTANT. Donald Trump filed with @FEC for 2020 reelection on January 20th, 2017. This is major for several reasons./1

First and foremost, it is NOT NORMAL. Obama filed for 2012 reelection in April 2011. Incumbent declaring before midterms is unheard of. /2

Several MAJOR implications. If officially a candidate, can use candidate status to curry favor with PACs, businesses, other organizations /3

Because he's acting as Trump the candidate, not Trump the president. Different rules apply. /4

Even more importantly - completely changes how non profits can handle him. 501c3's cannot "campaign" or risk losing nonprofit status. /5

It means they can't speak negatively about him. Imagine @PPact having to convey risk to #PlannedParenthood w/ limits on how to address. /6

This throws nonprofits' strategy for next few years into chaos. They must figure out how to work against Trump w/o "campaigning." /7

And further muddies the already swampy ethical waters of financial gain, #conflictsofinterest & business transactions. /8

Filed 5PM #InaugurationDay2017. 5 HOURS after swearing in. This is what #TheResistance is up against. /9

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