The madman who once occupied the office of the presidency, who was placed in the office by the negligence of those who love power more than their country — indeed more than humanity — who idolizes heads of state who are murderers, who admires a fictional ghoul named Hannibal Lecter, whom he may or may not believe is real; who, thwarting medical science, presided over the worst pandemic the United States has ever suffered — on his watch a million Americans died and he said “Nobody knew how deadly…” (He knew. He knew before it ever arrived) — — this madman declared to the nation that, as President of the United States, as one who swore an oath to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution, he really never had to obey any laws himself.
And he had been thinking about abolishing that Constitution anyway.
That’s just nuts, said a U.S. District Court judge. Absurd! said three judges in a three-judge appellate panel. You made your bed; now lie in it (no pun intended).
Not so fast, said the highest court of the land. Let’s us have a look. We could drag this out. Some of us have friends who would be pleased. And they deliberated for a long, long time. Finally, when it was pretty much too late — meaning the madman could get elected President again while that little case against him for trying to overthrow the government was being put off, the Supreme Court found that yes, indeed, the madman would be immune from prosecution for certain criminal acts which could be deemed to be part of his job as an upholder of the Constitution and preserver and protector of the laws of the nation.
Only certain acts! Not the ones that weren’t official, that is, pertaining to his office. Of course not everything. Not just anything, said the majority. But, like, if he’s talking to his vice president — that’s official! Very official!
So, Sam, that means like when he was trying to talk the vice president out of carrying out the duties he swore an oath to do, telling him he shouldn’t certify the ballots…? Stuff like that?
Right, Clarence. An official act.
Cool. Wait’ll I tell Ginnie.
An official act? Tell ‘em, Sonia — that’s insane!
Shut up, girls. You all are s’posed to be barefoot and pregnant.
Wait a minute! That means…
Are you thinking what I’m thinking, Neil?
Nixon! Watergate! What that poor man went through — for nothing!
Only to be justified long after his death.
Brett! What could be done…?
A statue! Or a building named in his honor. What’s on the front of this building? We could change it…
“Equal justice under the law.”
That’s so dated.
Passé!
How about … Nixon-Trump?
The Nixon-Trump building!
Or maybe the Nixon-Trump Hall of Justice.
There you go!
Yes!
Spot on!
Yes!
Brilliant!
Margaret Barton Driggs
Easton
Art Cecil says
That was a truly asinine letter and from a wilted mind. The Spy demeans itself publishing such nonsense. Is there so little to include in your daily issues?
Irene Martinelli says
JULY 4th 2025
It is now 6 months since the Leader and his Brown Shirts have assumed their roles. Not nearly enough time to properly prepare for today’s pomposity, yet the stage is set.
Crowds of people are being herded onto the front lawn of the White House, by a group of armed guards led by an obese white-haired man wearing two shirts.
The White House, now painted red, has been renamed Trump’s Pavillion where a golf course will replace both the front and back lawns.
The American flag has not yet been replaced; the former flag is waving upside down from the very poles used as weapons at the January 6th Insurrection, now called Liberation Day. The flagpoles used on that joyfully peaceful day have been wiped clean of any blood, sweat or tears.
A military band is making its way past the Trump Pavilion, formerly known as the White House. The marching music has no resemblance to John Philip Souza. Instead it is vaguely reminiscent of the Soviet Union’s parades. In fact, Putin is walking behind the band and waving excitedly at the crowds.
He is followed by a gilded car carrying the Leader. His bejeweled crown allows wisps of platinum blond hair to cast shadows on the crowning diamond. He wears a red robe and in one small hand carries a scepter while with his other small hand, he waves menacingly at his people. Melania is nowhere to be seen. He is alone. He is the Leader.
The parade and its entourage are now heading towards the Capitol Building where the Leader will sign into law the new name of His country.
It shall heretofore be known as The United States of Trump. His image is being projected from the Capitol Building as far as the Washington Monument now called Trump Tower.
At the Capitol a guillotine has been erected in commemoration of Liberation Day. It has been rumored that Liz Cheney was arrested yesterday.
The Leader now descends his golden vehicle and is carried, with great travail, on the shoulders of his staff to the main entrance. From here he enters the Capitol Building which regrettably is still in a state of disarray as the Chambers are being dismantled awaiting the construction of an indoor pool. Only the Leader and his Brown Shirts are permitted to enter.
The crowds are slowly beginning to disperse. Armed guards are methodically distributing the mandatory State uniform to all women present. It has been designed to resemble the red robes of Atwood’s Handmaidens.
There is an undertone running through the crowd; a buzz of sorts. It sounds very much like whimpering. Alas, The Leader’s followers are coming to realize what they have enabled.
The handwriting was always on the wall but they chose to misinterpret His very clear intentions. A few of the cleverer citizens have already made arrangements to flee the UST but they must hurry as tomorrow the borders will be closed to all those wishing to enter or exit.
Instead of fireworks, the UST will now salute the Day with AR 15s, it is now obligatory for the head of each household to possess at least one. These mighty mighty rifles will ring out the UST’s first and last July 4th. Yes, Independence Day will officially take place annually on January 6th.
Plans are already being made for January 6, 2026. It very well could include the execution by AR 15, of the Leader’s rivals. The SCOTUS now called the Proud Boys, have in their infinite depravity determined that He can do whatever he damn well pleases.
God save us all.
By Irene V. Martinelli
Barbara Denton says
Actually are you talking about Biden? It would suit him to the ninth degree. This is as ridiculous as Ms. Diggs diatribe is.
Charles Barranco says
Ms Driggs!
I enjoyed reading your article and your analogy.
Hope you will become a regular contributor.
Thank You!
Roger I Sekera says
Biden should now use his new powers to throw three or four supreme court justices in jail
William Keppen says
I’m sure there are many in this particular part of Maryland who will disagree with you, it’s a (their) politics, which generally ignores facts and attempts to demean truth speakers. Do not go quietly. Thank you Ms. Driggs
THOMAS FANNON says
I enjoy the Spy for local news and history, for the arts coverage, and for Laura Oliver. Reasoned political coverage is provided by Messrs. Reel, Sikes, From and Fuller. Why on earth a letter like that above is worth running is beyond me. Is it just entertainment…comedy? Is it intended to insult those who find nothing to recommend from the other side of the aisle? I would not approve of such a mocking diatribe against our current president, either. Terrible…
Deirdre LaMotte says
What is there to admire from “the other side of the aisle”? The Republican Party has destroyed any
credibility they may have had. All any sane person can do is lampoon in order to deal with the damage Trump had done to this nation…. and pray daily that people have the guts to fight for our democracy.
Brooke Lynch says
Great article!
Joan Young says
Margaret and Iene,
I, for one, enjoy a good satire. Jonathan Swift would be proud of you!
JY
Tom Fannon says
Sorry…delete that last post! I didn’t realize it had been run…
Bob Moores says
Beautifully expressed, Ms. Driggs!
Expect it to be opposed by those who prefer authoritarian leadership.
Barbara Denton says
That was unbelievable junk. Are you so desperate to keep your demented Joe in office you write a collection of insane statements?
Obviously, the Spy Editors fell down on the job. The truth has been coming out over the past four years. You yellow dog Democrats are going insane as you are no longer able to lie to the public and fool the electorate. CNN has finally started reporting the truth. You yellow dogs must be going crazy!