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Democrat says Trump is ‘stealing’ from taxpayers and could be impeached if Republicans lose control of Congress (www.independent.co.uk)
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[–] corsicanguppy@lemmy.ca 2 points 13 hours ago (2 children)

Vance will have chosen Thiel as his vice before then.

[–] Almacca@aussie.zone 1 points 12 hours ago

I reckon Thiel is probably pretty content where he is, running things behind the scenes.

[–] can_you_change_your_username@fedia.io 1 points 12 hours ago

The VP has to be confirmed by the Senate if appointed after the election. A Senate that would convict Trump wouldn't confirm Thiel.