# Most Explosive Thing to happen right when Trump Assumes Office? **URL:** \ **Category:** Politics & Elections\ **Created:** [January 20, 2017, 1:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-explosive-thing-to-happen-right-when-trump-assumes-office/777619 "2017-01-20T13:17:46Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![WordMan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/e8c25b/32.png) [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2017, 1:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-explosive-thing-to-happen-right-when-trump-assumes-office/777619/1 "2017-01-20T13:17:46Z")
What do you think? - A Trump/GOP move, such as overturning Obama’s Executive orders? - A countermove (by Dems or Never Trump’ers) to sue for Conflicts of Interest due to Trump’s DC hotel or other conflicts Trump has gone out of his way to NOT resolve. I have heard Obama’s and GWBush’s ethics lawyers state that the minute he assumes office, he could be sued because of the terms of that contract. Are people just waiting for the ceremony to end? - Your own digestive system at the thought of Trump assuming office? 😉 After such a bad joke, I hate to get serious, but another consideration would be that some terrorist group attacks a Trump-labeled/associated property outside the U.S. which would be awful while also shining a light at how conflicted Trump’s business positions are with his role as head of state. I really, really hope it is not this one. ??? ---
**Author:** ![WordMan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/e8c25b/32.png) [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2017, 1:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-explosive-thing-to-happen-right-when-trump-assumes-office/777619/2 "2017-01-20T13:27:17Z")
Another bad option I really hope doesn’t happen: riots or violence at the protests happening in DC today and over the weekend, or in other cities. I have heard that Bikers for Trump have stated that they will “ensure that protestors don’t disrupt the inauguration.” Sounds like a recipe for another [Altamont](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Altamont_Free_Concert)depending on the bikers. ---
**Author:** ![BobLibDem](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/boblibdem/32/3149_2.png) [@BobLibDem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BobLibDem)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2017, 1:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-explosive-thing-to-happen-right-when-trump-assumes-office/777619/3 "2017-01-20T13:58:15Z")
When the big hand is on the twelve and the tiny hand is on the Bible, it may burst into flames. Hopefully a fire extinguisher is on hand. I hope the protests are long and raucous but not violent. The only violence will be instigated by those who follow the Orange Fuhrer. ---
**Author:** ![GIGObuster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gigobuster/32/421_2.png) [@GIGObuster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GIGObuster)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2017, 2:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-explosive-thing-to-happen-right-when-trump-assumes-office/777619/4 "2017-01-20T14:28:17Z")
The Swamp Thing cabinet of Trump is trying to ignore the mega conflicts of interest and likely tax evasions that Trump and family are/will be involved. [http://www.usnews.com/news/politics/articles/2017-01-19/steven-mnuchin-donald-trump-absolutely-following-the-law-with-divestment-plan](http://www.usnews.com/news/politics/articles/2017-01-19/steven-mnuchin-donald-trump-absolutely-following-the-law-with-divestment-plan) > [@](#): > > When questioned by Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Md., on what he would do in a situation that could have a material impact on Trump, his companies or those who hold his debt, Mnuchin said the president-elect is “absolutely following the law and is continuing to follow the law.” > > He did not elaborate specifically on how he would address such a situation, aside from saying he would abide by “the law and the Constitution.” > > Trump has not released his tax returns, so some aspects of his divestment plan amount to simply taking him at his word. But he has said he will pass control of his corporate empire off to his two sons, Eric and Donald Jr., placing his assets in a trust controlled by them and another associate. His transition team also previously announced the president-elect has sold off all of his stock holdings. > > Still, Trump’s divestment road map doesn’t involve what ethics officials consider to be a “blind trust.” Mnuchin acknowledged this Thursday, noting that Trump’s situation is “not a blind trust” but stressing that Trump has “removed himself from his business.” > > “He is going to hire an ethics officer,” Mnuchin said during an exchange with Cardin, also stating that he would monitor potential conflicts personally should he be confirmed. “We have a big group of lawyers in the Treasury Department and a big ethics group.” > > But Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., pushed Mnuchin further, asking if Trump would be the one to hire his own ethics officer. Mnuchin responded that he wasn’t certain, and McCaskill suggested Mnuchin could play a role in ethics enforcement, highlighting reports that international entities hold a substantial amount of Trump debt. > > “Should you, as secretary of the treasury, know what percentage of his debt … is held by foreign interests?” she asked. > > Mnuchin said he didn’t know the specifics of Trump’s debt but that he would “make sure that the requirements of the Constitution will be upheld” should he be confirmed. > > He said McCaskill made “a valid point” and asked “interesting questions” that he planned to “follow up” on. > > “The American people want to know how much debt by the Trump businesses is owned by foreign entities, because that could have a direct impact on our national security,” McCaskill said. ---
**Author:** ![foolsguinea](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/foolsguinea/32/14751_2.png) [@foolsguinea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/foolsguinea)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2017, 2:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-explosive-thing-to-happen-right-when-trump-assumes-office/777619/5 "2017-01-20T14:33:37Z")
A nuclear strike on Saturday, 21 January, against Russia. Or an abortive attempt, stopped by the military. All this time we thought Trump was cozying up to Russia, he was (in his addled mind) trying to lull them into a false sense of security for a “sucker punch.” He’s enough of a mix of ignorant and cunning to come up with this. ---
**Author:** ![John\_Mace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_mace/32/185_2.png) [@John\_Mace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Mace)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2017, 2:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-explosive-thing-to-happen-right-when-trump-assumes-office/777619/6 "2017-01-20T14:40:26Z")
> [@WordMan](#): > > What do you think? > > - A Trump/GOP move, such as overturning Obama’s Executive orders? That’s a given. We know that will happen. > [@](#): > > - A countermove (by Dems or Never Trump’ers) to sue for Conflicts of Interest due to Trump’s DC hotel or other conflicts Trump has gone out of his way to NOT resolve. I have heard Obama’s and GWBush’s ethics lawyers state that the minute he assumes office, he could be sued because of the terms of that contract. Are people just waiting for the ceremony to end? I don’t know, but people are saying it? On which statutes would this lawsuit be based? ---
**Author:** ![foolsguinea](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/foolsguinea/32/14751_2.png) [@foolsguinea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/foolsguinea)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2017, 2:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-explosive-thing-to-happen-right-when-trump-assumes-office/777619/7 "2017-01-20T14:42:40Z")
Does it have to be statutes? Couldn’t it be constitutional law, case law, or even regulations? ---
**Author:** ![Happy\_Lendervedder](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/happy_lendervedder/32/8488_2.png) [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2017, 2:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-explosive-thing-to-happen-right-when-trump-assumes-office/777619/8 "2017-01-20T14:46:15Z")
> [@foolsguinea](#): > > A nuclear strike on Saturday, 21 January, against Russia. Or an abortive attempt, stopped by the military. > > All this time we thought Trump was cozying up to Russia, he was (in his addled mind) trying to lull them into a false sense of security for a “sucker punch.” He’s enough of a mix of ignorant and cunning to come up with this. Lucky for us, he’s promised not to start work until Monday. He’s taking the weekend off. ---
**Author:** ![John\_Mace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_mace/32/185_2.png) [@John\_Mace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Mace)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2017, 2:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-explosive-thing-to-happen-right-when-trump-assumes-office/777619/9 "2017-01-20T14:47:09Z")
> [@foolsguinea](#): > > Does it have to be statutes? Couldn’t it be constitutional law, case law, or even regulations? Constitutional law? I assume you mean claim someone’s constitutional rights are being violated. Under which part of the constitution and who would have standing? Case law not based on actual law? 😕 Regulation? Which department has authority to “regulate” the president? ---
**Author:** ![k9bfriender](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/k9bfriender/32/3283_2.png) [@k9bfriender](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/k9bfriender)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2017, 2:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-explosive-thing-to-happen-right-when-trump-assumes-office/777619/10 "2017-01-20T14:47:56Z")
> [@WordMan](#): > > What do you think? > > - A Trump/GOP move, such as overturning Obama’s Executive orders? > > - A countermove (by Dems or Never Trump’ers) to sue for Conflicts of Interest due to Trump’s DC hotel or other conflicts Trump has gone out of his way to NOT resolve. I have heard Obama’s and GWBush’s ethics lawyers state that the minute he assumes office, he could be sued because of the terms of that contract. Are people just waiting for the ceremony to end? > > - Your own digestive system at the thought of Trump assuming office? 😉 > > After such a bad joke, I hate to get serious, but another consideration would be that some terrorist group attacks a Trump-labeled/associated property outside the U.S. which would be awful while also shining a light at how conflicted Trump’s business positions are with his role as head of state. I really, really hope it is not this one. > > ??? Instead of the bible, he is handed a subpoena. ---
**Author:** ![John\_Mace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_mace/32/185_2.png) [@John\_Mace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Mace)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2017, 2:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-explosive-thing-to-happen-right-when-trump-assumes-office/777619/11 "2017-01-20T14:49:28Z")
Instead of the oath of Office, John Roberts says: You’re Fired!! ---
**Author:** ![WordMan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/e8c25b/32.png) [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2017, 2:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-explosive-thing-to-happen-right-when-trump-assumes-office/777619/12 "2017-01-20T14:50:03Z")
> [@John\_Mace](#): > > That’s a given. We know that will happen. > I don’t know, but people are saying it? On which statutes would this lawsuit be based? The facts of the lease itself. The US gov’t entered into a 60 year lease with Trump as Lessor, and with a provision that no elected official could play the role of Lessee. Becoming President makes him the Lessor and his currently-stated moves to distant himself from his business are thought to be dramatically insufficient and therefore he can still be seen as the Lessee. The two ethics lawyers said that Trump has stated that the “no holder of elected office” was only in effect at the time of the execution of the lease, but the two of them find that interpretation deeply flawed. I am not sure who could be empowered to actually file the lawsuit - maybe the fellow who is in charge of the Government Ethics board who has already spoken out? ---
**Author:** ![foolsguinea](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/foolsguinea/32/14751_2.png) [@foolsguinea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/foolsguinea)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2017, 2:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-explosive-thing-to-happen-right-when-trump-assumes-office/777619/13 "2017-01-20T14:50:18Z")
> [@Happy\_Lendervedder](#): > > Lucky for us, he’s promised not to start work until Monday. He’s taking the weekend off. That’s part of the “lulling into a false sense of security” plan. I’m serious about this. I think he’s that deluded. His go-to move for decades has been stiffing his investors, and he owes some somebodies in Russia a _lot_ of money. ---
**Author:** ![Pearl\_Clutching\_Provocateur](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/c68b51/32.png) [@Pearl\_Clutching\_Provocateur](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pearl_Clutching_Provocateur)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2017, 2:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-explosive-thing-to-happen-right-when-trump-assumes-office/777619/14 "2017-01-20T14:51:29Z")
Trump will stop funding to Occidental College until they turn over Obama’s application and school records so that Obama can be revealed as a fraud. In additional, he will send troops to Hawaii to get Obama’s real birth certificate from the department of health. I’m not saying Obama is a fraud but this is what Trump will do. ---
**Author:** ![k9bfriender](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/k9bfriender/32/3283_2.png) [@k9bfriender](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/k9bfriender)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2017, 2:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-explosive-thing-to-happen-right-when-trump-assumes-office/777619/15 "2017-01-20T14:55:23Z")
As I stated in another thread, I have come to the conclusion that this universe is a simulation running on Nate Silver’s quantum computer as he was predicting the outcomes from before the primaries. Out of the near infinite universes simulated, Trump gets inaugurated in 3 of them. The other 2 are worse. So, not explosive, but when he takes the oath of office, we get a very brief “End Simulation” screen, and then existence comes to an end. ---
**Author:** ![VinylTurnip](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/b2d939/32.png) [@VinylTurnip](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VinylTurnip)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2017, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-explosive-thing-to-happen-right-when-trump-assumes-office/777619/16 "2017-01-20T14:56:28Z")
Dustin Hoffman bursts in swinging a crucifix, and he and Donnie take a getaway bus to an uncertain future. ---
**Author:** ![QuickSilver](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/quicksilver/32/7832_2.png) [@QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QuickSilver)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2017, 2:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-explosive-thing-to-happen-right-when-trump-assumes-office/777619/17 "2017-01-20T14:59:28Z")
> [@Pearl\_Clutching\_Provocateur](#): > > Trump will stop funding to Occidental College until they turn over Obama’s application and school records so that Obama can be revealed as a fraud. In additional, he will send troops to Hawaii to get Obama’s real birth certificate from the department of health. > I’m not saying Obama is a fraud but this is what Trump will do. I suppose wet dreams are a kind of “explosive”. ---
**Author:** ![John\_Mace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_mace/32/185_2.png) [@John\_Mace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Mace)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2017, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-explosive-thing-to-happen-right-when-trump-assumes-office/777619/18 "2017-01-20T15:01:03Z")
> [@WordMan](#): > > The facts of the lease itself. The US gov’t entered into a 60 year lease with Trump as Lessor, and with a provision that no elected official could play the role of Lessee. Becoming President makes him the Lessor and his currently-stated moves to distant himself from his business are thought to be dramatically insufficient and therefore he can still be seen as the Lessee. > > The two ethics lawyers said that Trump has stated that the “no holder of elected office” was only in effect at the time of the execution of the lease, but the two of them find that interpretation deeply flawed. > > I am not sure who could be empowered to actually file the lawsuit - maybe the fellow who is in charge of the Government Ethics board who has already spoken out? Snopes says [Unproven.](http://www.snopes.com/trump-hotels-lease-violation-action-alert/) ---
**Author:** ![AK84](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/85e7bf/32.png) [@AK84](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AK84)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2017, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-explosive-thing-to-happen-right-when-trump-assumes-office/777619/19 "2017-01-20T15:01:29Z")
Biggest explosion? A nuclear bomb. Which incidentally is the same as for every new President since Ike. ---
**Author:** ![WordMan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/e8c25b/32.png) [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2017, 3:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-explosive-thing-to-happen-right-when-trump-assumes-office/777619/20 "2017-01-20T15:04:33Z")
> [@John\_Mace](#): > > Snopes says [Unproven.](http://www.snopes.com/trump-hotels-lease-violation-action-alert/) If you read that link, what Snopes says is Unproven is that there is a specific number at the GSA for folks to call and lodge their protest. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-explosive-thing-to-happen-right-when-trump-assumes-office/777619.md?page=2)