Jennifer Mascott Unwilling to Say Trump Can’t Use SEAL Team Six to Kill a Political Opponent

Jennifer Mascott Unwilling to Say Trump Can’t Use SEAL Team Six to Kill a Political Opponent

Jennifer Mascott, President Donald Trump’s nominee for a seat on the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, received multiple opportunities at her confirmation hearing last Wednesday to clarify her position on the legality of murder. “Would the president be immune from prosecution if he ordered SEAL Team Six to assassinate a political opponent? Yes or no?” asked California Democratic Senator Adam Schiff.  Mascott responded reluctantly. “Senator, under …