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Trump could lose post-presidential privileges if impeached in the Senate

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By Mona Austin (The Slice): The denial of presidential privileges has come up in discussions on how to penalize Pres. Donald Trump for causing a riot at the U.S. Capitol. As he is transitioning out of the role, it has become evident that he could lose a lot more than the election if House impeachment efforts are successful in the Senate.  Congress can intervene to deny the former president access to the lush life he has enjoyed at the expense of American taxpayers.  All presidents have the luxury of several life-long benefits after they leave office.  Taxpayers cover  various presidential perks, unless the POTUS is impeached.  This may be why even though the clock is ticking down fast before the presidential term officially ends on January 20, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi formally called for an article of impeachment to be filed on Monday.   The public is losing confidence in counting on impeachment to hold the president accountable for the capitol insur...