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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsSo he is going to pardon all the Jan 6 criminals??
And he will never face the music for January 6. Jack Smith will be gone. I am gonna be sick.
TwilightZone
(28,833 posts)He's been hedging on the promise since the day he first made it. Also, he says stuff like, "If they're innocent, I would pardon them."
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/donald-trump-says-absolutely-pardon-jan-6-rioters-rcna164565
It's a political loser for the GOP, so they'll probably try to talk him out of it or reduce the scale significantly. It remains to be seen if they will be successful.
Charging Triceratops
(309 posts)So are the 1/6 people who will now be loud and triumphant.
I wouldn't be surprised if in 10 years Trump's orange face isn't on the $20 bill.
Charging Triceratops
(309 posts)I don't care who starts it. But start it!!
TwilightZone
(28,833 posts)Settled law, 1869.
If Texas can't do it - and they can't - then neither can anyone else.
Charging Triceratops
(309 posts)By a people forced to their knees.
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(2,854 posts)madashelltoo
(1,775 posts)He is owned; lock, stock and barrel. He continued campaigning while out of gas because they made him do it. Thought he could win while playing golf. Just didnt work out that way. Americas ass is in a vice, but so is his.
WarGamer
(15,278 posts)TwilightZone
(28,833 posts)Sometimes, Trump says all. Sometimes, he says some. Sometimes, he says "if they're innocent".
There's a lack of consistency, which is his MO with most things.
bluestarone
(18,128 posts)He's gotta have his little army to stand back and stand by.