Whether or not indictments, trials and convictions of high-profile figures like Hussein Obama, James Clapper, John Brennan, James Comey, and Hillary Clinton occur, the consequences will likely be profound, impacting political, legal, social, and institutional domains. The differences between the political Left and Right are so deep that no matter which way this goes, the divide is likely to deepen.

If these individuals are held to account, leftists will likely call it a politically-driven vendetta. Rep. Jim Himes, for example has called the revelations “baseless” and a distraction. Unaware of or ignoring the irony, Democrat voters would accuse President Trump of weaponizing the Justice Department. Conversely, Trump’s base would see prosecutions as validation of what we've known for years -- the Russian Collusion story was a hoax orchestrated by the Deep State. 

Charges against such prominent figures would require substantial evidence to meet legal thresholds, particularly for a crime like treason. Treason, under 18 U.S.C. § 2381, demands proof of levying war against the U.S. or aiding its enemies, requiring two witnesses or a confession in court. Obstruction of justice, seditious conspiracy or falsification of documents, more plausible charges, would still face hurdles due to statutes of limitations (typically five years for federal crimes) and possible presidential immunity for Obama’s official acts, (for which Obama should thank Trump)

 One rhetorical question I have is if seditious conspiracy can be considered an official presidential act.

"Seditious conspiracy is a federal crime defined under 18 U.S.C. § 2384, which targets agreements........

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