I disagree on using the state to punish former leaders with treason. That’s something the left does.
I’d say a worse punishment would be to destroy their tools of power.
Make it impossible for the members of the fedgov to wield any sort of collectivist authoritarian power over people’s lives. This would be a devastating blow to the elitist class.
If it's a valid charge, and we have reason to believe they committed the crime, our leaders would not be upholding their oath of office to support and defend the Constitution from all enemies - foreign and DOMESTIC if they would look the other way for this or any other criminal act.
I have no problem playing hardball with the enemy.
In case you haven't guessed, I'm having a bit of trouble with that verse about "Turning the other cheek".
I strongly disagree with your disagreement.