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In reply to the discussion: Expert on Lawrence O'Donnell says no reason Trump can't pardon the entire group of insurrectionists. [View all]Edit history
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Expert on Lawrence O'Donnell says no reason Trump can't pardon the entire group of insurrectionists. [View all]
Dark n Stormy Knight
Jan 2021
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Right. In general. But, in general, a POTUS doesn't behave like Trump.
Dark n Stormy Knight
Jan 2021
#4
Some people seem to read that clause as meaning that the President can't reverse an impeachment
greenjar_01
Jan 2021
#10
What might constrain normal people frequently has no influence on iDJT.
Dark n Stormy Knight
Jan 2021
#14
Earlier Today Here On DU I Asked The Question - What's The Worst Thing Trump Can Do Before He.....
global1
Jan 2021
#9
Even if he'd lived to see & ardently support Trump, Goldwater would probably
Dark n Stormy Knight
Jan 2021
#17
Except no one really knows what the Constitution's language about the President's pardon power,
pnwmom
Jan 2021
#19
It could seriously harm his interests if he did. It would amount to a full confession that he did
Crunchy Frog
Jan 2021
#20
Highly doubt he'll do that because he needs to blame them instead of taking any blame himself
wishstar
Jan 2021
#26
One would hope. But the fact that the great majority of R Congresspersons
Dark n Stormy Knight
Jan 2021
#33