Bad comparison. A judge cannot impartially arbitrate a case where he is defendant, but where Trump is being investigated by the FBI, his bias is irrelevant.
The bias is not irrelevant. The President has the power to direct the FBI on which cases to dismiss or pursue, and hire and fire at will. Trump cannot impartially arbitrate this case if he is the defendant.
Well first off, he does not arbitrate the case, but secondly and most importantly, you are making the case that Trump should not use his powers, which is the exact ethical choice that a judge who recuses them self makes. They let someone whose bias will not unduly influence the decision hear the case. Likewise, Trump should let the investigation run it's course, trusting the head of the FBI to do the job appointed to him. So thanks for affirming that there are cases where the presidents powers are tantamount to corruption.
Unless there is substantial and irrefutible evidence that Trump committed a crime. Then it is a very irrational and corrupt position to take.
The threshold for laying charges has never been the threshold you are proposing. All that is required is probable cause. That Trump is president does not change this threshold.
If there is substantial and irrefutable evidence that Trump committed a crime why are you arguing that an organization headed by people hand picked by Trump to investigate him?
I am not really sure what you mean. If there were such evidence, then obviously I would want an investigation. However, seeing as this argument is a bit of a
non sequitur because the threshold of evidence you are asserting is what is necessary for conviction, not indictment.
If there is a valid case against Donald Trump, an entity which is controlled by Donald Trump is not the appropriate entity to investigate, and the case should be dropped regardless of its validity.
Why? Are you saying police should never investigate city hall? Or that law enforcement agencies shouldn't investigate their officers who commit crimes? I am not sure what ethical position you are taking. I have already conceded that there are issues with prosecuting the president, but I have no idea what your position is which makes conversing with you somewhat fruitless.