Ben Carson: Obama May Be ‘Guilty Of Treason’ If DHS Is Shut Down

Dr. Ben Carson addresses the Republican National Committee luncheon Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)
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Potenital presidential hopeful Dr. Ben Carson suggested Monday that President Barack Obama could be “guilty of treason” in the event of a Department of Homeland Security shutdown.

Carson made the remarks on Newsmax TV’s “America’s Forum,” when host and former Rep. J.D. Hayworth (R-AZ) asked whether the former pediatric neurosurgeon had advice for GOP congressional leaders facing an impasse over immigration that could lead to a partial defunding of DHS.

“I would say break the funding for Homeland Security up into parcels. Don’t present it as a whole bill. That makes it much more difficult for [Obama] to stand in the way,” Carson said.

“And, if he does stand in the way, particularly of things that are vital to the security of this country, then I think we can start talking about treason,” Carson said. “If things are done to the contrary to the security of this country, whoever does them is guilty of treason.”

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  1. From celebrated surgeon to celebrity sea sponge in the blink of an eye.

    Now if you’ll excuse me, I need to schedule a Lidocaine bath at the spa…the stupid…it so burns…

  2. Keep humping that rubber chicken, Dr. Carson. You’re still relevant, YOU ARE. Honest.

  3. Avatar for wwss wwss says:

    “If things are done to the contrary to the security of this country, whoever does them is guilty of treason.”

    So according to facts and logic Carson is saying the Republican obstructionists should all be sent to Gitmo on treason charges?

  4. “If things are done to the contrary to the security of this country, whoever does them is guilty of treason.”

    A supposed constitutionalist ought to be familiar with the definition contained in Article III, Section 3: “Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying War against them, or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort.” Lots of things could be contrary to the security of this country (gambling, smoking, driving too fast, for example) but they aren’t treason, Doc. I was at Hopkins during your time and I hope your diagnoses were more precise than that.

  5. That certainly sounds like it… a trifecta… the Republicans get what they want (Gitmo doesn’t close)… the Democrats get what they want (control of Congress again)… and the American people get what we want (a functioning government).

    Hmmm, maybe Mr. Carson is crazy like a FOX?

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