Trump Says He’ll Aim to Pardon Jan. 6 Defendants on ‘First Day’
1 month ago

Trump Says He’ll Aim to Pardon Jan. 6 Defendants on ‘First Day’

Live Mint  

President-elect Donald Trump said he would use his powers on his “first day” in the White House to grant pardons to rioters involved in the attack on the US Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. “I’m going to be acting very quickly,” Trump said in an interview with NBC’s Meet the Press recorded on Friday, his first network TV interview since his election victory. We’re going to look at individual cases.” Trump’s comments follow President Joe Biden’s decision to offer a pardon to his son Hunter Biden, a move that reversed his stance that he would not use his executive powers to aid his oldest-living child. Trump brushed off prior comments where he said he would appoint a special counsel to investigate Joe Biden, telling NBC “I’m not looking to go back into the past.

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Lawmakers brace for Trump’s promised Jan. 6 pardons. Some are urging restraint
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3 days, 18 hours ago

Lawmakers brace for Trump’s promised Jan. 6 pardons. Some are urging restraint

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The fourth anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol has a new focus as lawmakers brace for the prospect that President-elect Donald Trump may soon pardon many of the more than 1,500 people charged with crimes for their actions related to the riot. Even the ones that fought Capitol Police, caused damage to the Capitol, I …

The notorious January 6 rioters Trump could pardon as he re-enters White House
2 weeks, 1 day ago

The notorious January 6 rioters Trump could pardon as he re-enters White House

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Donald Trump has promised mass pardons for hundreds of rioters …

Pardon Trump? New York governor says president-elect would have to show ‘remorse’
3 weeks ago

Pardon Trump? New York governor says president-elect would have to show ‘remorse’

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — As Donald Trump fights to overturn his hush money criminal conviction, the one New York Democrat with authority to grant him a pardon signaled that she would need to see some remorse from the president-elect first. Kathy Hochul was asked Wednesday if she would consider pardoning Trump, after a judge this week refused to throw out the …

'That’s never happened': Expert alarmed by Trump's 'unspeakably scandalous' day one plan
3 weeks, 2 days ago

'That’s never happened': Expert alarmed by Trump's 'unspeakably scandalous' day one plan

Raw Story  

As President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration approaches, his plan to issue pardons to rioters who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, as one of his first official presidential acts is an alarming prospect that could pave the way for dangerous consequences, according to a former federal prosecutor. The “unprecedented nature” of the prospective presidential pardons is compounded by the …

'Witness protection program': Ex-conservative urges rush to stifle Trump's revenge vow
3 weeks, 2 days ago

'Witness protection program': Ex-conservative urges rush to stifle Trump's revenge vow

Raw Story  

President Joe Biden should use his pardon power to proactively shield people President-elect Donald Trump and his FBI nominee Kash Patel have singled out for retribution — and ignore the "myths" people are promulgating to argue he should refrain from doing so, former conservative turned-anti GOP pundit Jennifer Rubin wrote for The Washington Post on Monday. For one thing, Rubin …

Live updates: Trump presidential transition, Cabinet pick meetings with lawmakers on Capitol Hill
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55 years ago

Live updates: Trump presidential transition, Cabinet pick meetings with lawmakers on Capitol Hill

CNN  

Supporters of then-President Donald Trump gather in front of the US Capitol Building in Washington, DC, on January 6, 2021. Stephanie Keith/Reuters/File President-elect Donald Trump has repeatedly pledged to pardon US Capitol rioters on Day One, but one month before Inauguration Day it’s not clear who among the hundreds of convicted rioters, defendants awaiting trial and remaining fugitives would receive …

Jan. 6 defendants struggle to parse Trump pardon comments that 'change every day': report
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Jan. 6 defendants struggle to parse Trump pardon comments that 'change every day': report

Raw Story  

Donald Trump has pledged to pardon his supporters who rioted at the U.S. Capitol, but lawyers representing some of those defendants say his transition team has offered more clarity than the president-elect's public statements. “The statements change every day," said one defense lawyer working on multiple Jan. 6 cases. The Jan. 6 pardon won't go through the traditional application process, …

Biden’s ex-adviser publicly slams ‘timing, argument and rationale’ of Hunter’s pardon
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Biden’s ex-adviser publicly slams ‘timing, argument and rationale’ of Hunter’s pardon

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President Joe Biden’s former senior adviser has publicly slammed the …

Letters to the Editor: Adam Schiff’s admirable stance against preemptive pardons
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4 weeks ago

Letters to the Editor: Adam Schiff’s admirable stance against preemptive pardons

LA Times  

To the editor: As a lifelong Republican, I may disagree with Adam Schiff on social and economic issues. His fealty to the Constitution and rule of law is newly demonstrated by his opposition to a preemptive pardon by President Biden because it would set a detrimental precedent. To the editor: Creating a precedent for a preemptive pardon is absolutely justified …

Biden pardon Trump? Are you kidding me?
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4 weeks ago

Biden pardon Trump? Are you kidding me?

Slate  

This is Totally Normal Quote of the Day, a feature highlighting a statement from the news that exemplifies just how extremely normal everything has become. “Yes I do think so, and I think he should pardon all of those people that have been accused and who have been targeted so we can clean the slate.” —Jim Clyburn, when asked if …

Trump lays out agenda, including mass deportations, in TV interview
1 month ago

Trump lays out agenda, including mass deportations, in TV interview

Al Jazeera  

US president-elect promises to make good on election pledges of ending birthright citizenship and expanding tariffs. “You know, the people who have been treated unfairly are the people who have been waiting on line for 10 years to come into the country.” Trump said he was willing to work with Democrats to keep so-called “Dreamers”– undocumented people who came to …

Trump vows to pardon Capitol attack rioters on first day in office
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1 month ago

Trump vows to pardon Capitol attack rioters on first day in office

India Today  

President-elect Donald Trump said in an interview that aired on Sunday that he would act on his first day in office to pardon rioters involved in the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack, further building expectations for a broad granting of clemency. "I'm going to be acting very quickly, first day," Trump said on NBC News' "Meet the Press with Kristen …

Donald Trump vows to pardon January 6 Capitol attack defendants on day one
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1 month ago

Donald Trump vows to pardon January 6 Capitol attack defendants on day one

Hindustan Times  

President-elect Donald Trump said in an interview that aired on Sunday that he would act on his first day in office to pardon rioters involved in the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack, further building expectations for a broad granting of clemency. "I'm going to be acting very quickly, first day," Trump said on NBC News' "Meet the Press with Kristen …

Trump Plans To Pardon Jan. 6 Rioters As Soon As He Returns To Office
1 month ago

Trump Plans To Pardon Jan. 6 Rioters As Soon As He Returns To Office

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Donald Trump confirmed his plans to pardon supporters who were involved in the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, during a Sunday interview on “Meet the Press.” In what were his most definitive comments on potential legal relief for the pro-Trump rioters, the president-elect told host Kristen Welker that pardoning the insurrectionists was at …

Fox News' media malfeasance on parade
1 month ago

Fox News' media malfeasance on parade

Raw Story  

Mainstream media spent last week in a self-righteous frenzy over Joe Biden’s pardon of his son. Media malfeasance on parade Since the pardon was announced, Fox News has churned non-stop false narratives equating the “Biden crime family” with Trump’s long litany of felonies. Fox News ran over 80 features covering the Biden pardo n over the past week alone, yet …

Joe Biden eyes preemptive pardons as Donald Trump plots revenge: Reports
1 month ago

Joe Biden eyes preemptive pardons as Donald Trump plots revenge: Reports

Hindustan Times  

President Joe Biden is considering preemptive pardons for several prominent names facing possible retribution from the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump, US media has reported. On Friday, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre did not confirm the reports, but said President Biden was "reviewing other pardons and commutations." Patel, who held a senior position in the Pentagon during the …

Will Biden issue blanket pardons for Trump targets? White House refuses to rule it out
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1 month ago

Will Biden issue blanket pardons for Trump targets? White House refuses to rule it out

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The question of whether Biden might grant unprecedented preemptive pardons to a range of …

On pardons, Biden weighs whether to flex presidential powers in broad new ways
Top News
1 month ago

On pardons, Biden weighs whether to flex presidential powers in broad new ways

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden faces a stark choice as he contemplates broad preemptive pardons to protect aides and allies from potential retribution by Donald Trump: Does he hew to the institutional norms he’s spent decades defending or flex the powers of the presidency in untested ways? Clyburn said he told Biden’s team, only half jokingly, that because the Supreme …

The Case Against Joe Biden Pardoning Everyone on Trump’s Enemies List
55 years ago

The Case Against Joe Biden Pardoning Everyone on Trump’s Enemies List

Slate  

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. It is reported that President Joe Biden is considering issuing a significant number of what might be called preemptive pardons to current government officials and others who may be targets of the incoming administration’s promised campaign of “retribution” against …

Biden considers preemptive pardons for officials, allies before Trump takes office
1 month ago

Biden considers preemptive pardons for officials, allies before Trump takes office

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: President Joe Biden is weighing whether to issue sweeping pardons for officials and allies who the White House fears could be unjustly targeted by President-elect Donald Trump's administration, a preemptive move that would be a novel and risky use of the president's extraordinary constitutional power. It follows Biden's decision to pardon his son Hunter not just for his convictions …

Biden is considering preemptive pardons for officials and allies before Trump takes office
1 month ago

Biden is considering preemptive pardons for officials and allies before Trump takes office

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is weighing whether to issue sweeping pardons for officials and allies who the White House fears could be unjustly targeted by President-elect Donald Trump’s administration, a preemptive move that would be a novel and risky use of the president’s extraordinary constitutional power. It follows Biden’s decision to pardon his son Hunter — not just for …

White House Discussing Preemptive Pardons Of Trump's Enemies: Reports
Top News
1 month ago

White House Discussing Preemptive Pardons Of Trump's Enemies: Reports

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING People in President Joe Biden’s orbit are weighing the possibility of him issuing preemptive pardons to people who may be targeted by President-elect Donald Trump, according to multiple media reports Thursday. Politico, CNN and USA Today all reported that senior White House aides are having serious discussions about pursuing pardons for some of Trump’s political enemies out …

'It’s appropriate': Dem senator backs Biden pardon — for Trump
1 month ago

'It’s appropriate': Dem senator backs Biden pardon — for Trump

Raw Story  

Sen. John Fetterman told reporters on Thursday that he supports President Joe Biden's controversial pardon of his son Hunter on federal tax and gun charges — and that he'd similarly like to see a pardon issued for President-elect Donald Trump, NBC News reported. Fetterman said the cases against Hunter, who has been a subject of Republican investigation for years as …

Biden mulls preemptive pardons for US officials in Trump’s firing line
1 month ago

Biden mulls preemptive pardons for US officials in Trump’s firing line

Al Jazeera  

United States President Joe Biden is considering whether to issue blanket pardons for current and former public officials who risk being targeted by President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration. In a news briefing on Thursday, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre acknowledged that Biden was indeed considering further pardons, though she would not specify whether they were the rumoured blanket pardons. …

Column: The backlash on the backlash against the Hunter Biden pardon
1 month ago

Column: The backlash on the backlash against the Hunter Biden pardon

LA Times  

Days later I’m still seething that President Biden gave a “full and unconditional” pardon to his troublesome surviving son. With the pardon of Hunter Biden, who’d pleaded guilty to tax evasion and was separately convicted of lying about his drug addiction on a gun application, Joe Biden put his family ahead of his fealty to the animating pledge of his …

Biden is considering preemptive pardons for officials and allies before Trump takes office
1 month ago

Biden is considering preemptive pardons for officials and allies before Trump takes office

LA Times  

President Biden’s team fears Trump and his allies, who have boasted of enemies lists and exacting “retribution,” could launch unjust investigations that could damage their targets even if they don’t result in prosecution. President Biden is weighing whether to issue sweeping pardons for officials and allies who the White House fears could be unjustly targeted by President-elect Donald Trump’s administration, …

'Completely shocking': Political analyst stunned by Trump plan to wage war on critics
1 month ago

'Completely shocking': Political analyst stunned by Trump plan to wage war on critics

Raw Story  

During an appearance on MSNBC's "Morning Joe," longtime political analyst Jonathan Martin admitted he was astounded that critics of Donald Trump are actually being put in the position of feeling like they may need a pardon from President Joe Biden to protect themselves from his wrath after he assumes office. During a discussion about Biden giving a pardon to his …

Biden administration weighing preemptive pardons for those on Trump’s political radar: Report
1 month ago

Biden administration weighing preemptive pardons for those on Trump’s political radar: Report

Firstpost  

Senior aides to President Joe Biden are engaged in an intense internal debate over whether to issue preemptive pardons to a group of current and former public officials who could be targeted if President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House, according to a report Senior aides to President Joe Biden are engaged in an intense internal debate over whether …

After son Hunter, US President Joe Biden plans preemptive pardon for Trump critics: Report
1 month ago

After son Hunter, US President Joe Biden plans preemptive pardon for Trump critics: Report

Hindustan Times  

Outgoing US president Joe Biden's senior aides are allegedly conducting internal discussions on whether pre-emptive pardons should be issued for current and former public officials who are on president-elect Donald Trump's radar, reported Politico. The Biden administration is considering pre-emptive pardons for those on Donald Trump's radar Senior Democrats who have been privy to the talks said that a sense …

'I talk a lot of trash on TV': Dems defend Biden pardons — and say they may need one too
1 month ago

'I talk a lot of trash on TV': Dems defend Biden pardons — and say they may need one too

Raw Story  

Democrats went on the offensive Wednesday night during a discussion on CNN about whether President Joe Biden ought to preemptively issue pardons to possible targets of President-elect Donald Trump, who has vowed to seek retribution once he takes office. When anchor Abby Phillip asked whether it would be a good idea for Biden to issue pre-emptive pardons, Democratic strategist Chuck …

Biden White House considering preemptive pardons for Trump’s perceived enemies
1 month ago

Biden White House considering preemptive pardons for Trump’s perceived enemies

CNN  

CNN — Senior Biden White House aides, administration officials and prominent defense attorneys in Washington, DC, are discussing potential preemptive pardons or legal aid for people who might be targeted for prosecution by President-elect Donald Trump after he retakes power, multiple sources told CNN. Additionally, several prominent white-collar lawyers across Washington have fielded calls in recent weeks from government officials, …

Biden weighs preemptive pardons for those on Trump's enemies list
Top News
1 month ago

Biden weighs preemptive pardons for those on Trump's enemies list

Salon  

President Joe Biden's senior aides are considering the merits of issuing preemptive pardons for a range of current and former officials who President-elect Donald Trump may target, sources familiar with the discussions told Politico. White House officials are concerned that such pardons could suggest impropriety, only fueling Trump’s rhetoric against the so-called "deep state," and because those offered preemptive pardons …

Yes, Joe should pardon them all — Trump included
1 month ago

Yes, Joe should pardon them all — Trump included

Salon  

The storm is rising. They look at Joe Biden pardoning his son Hunter for his convicted crime, for others he may have committed, and perhaps also for those not committed or at least not charged, as a war against them — confirmation that Biden thinks he is above the law and Trump is a victim of a weaponized justice system …

Key Trump insiders pushing president-elect to pardon ex-NSA contractor Snowden: report
1 month ago

Key Trump insiders pushing president-elect to pardon ex-NSA contractor Snowden: report

Raw Story  

At the same time that Donald Trump is ramping up talk about about pardoning the Jan. 6 insurrectionists after he assumes power in late January, some of his closest advisers are pushing him to also issue a pardon to former NSA contractor Edward Snowden who has been avoiding U.S. authorities by living in Russia since 2013. According to a report …

'A press release is not a pardon': Hunter Biden judge slams president's decision
1 month ago

'A press release is not a pardon': Hunter Biden judge slams president's decision

Raw Story  

The federal judge who presided over Hunter Biden’s federal tax case in Los Angeles became the latest voice to come out against President Joe Biden’s sweeping pardon for his son in a stinging rebuke made public Tuesday night. U.S. District Judge Mark Scarsi in a brief order blamed Hunter Biden’s lawyers for failing to file a copy of the presidential …

EXCLUSIVE: Senate Dems consider whether Biden should ‘clear the slate’ and pardon Trump
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1 month ago

EXCLUSIVE: Senate Dems consider whether Biden should ‘clear the slate’ and pardon Trump

Raw Story  

President Joe Biden’s 180-degree flip on Sunday from his promise not to pardon his son Hunter Biden prompted fierce backlash from politicians and pundits, calling the move a “ tremendous strategic blunder that will haunt Democrats,” “ the worst thing a president could possibly do to his party ” and “ the biggest public corruption scandal ever.” While some legal …

US President Biden’s growing worries spurred son’s pardon without delay
1 month ago

US President Biden’s growing worries spurred son’s pardon without delay

Live Mint  

Several of President Biden’s close confidants for months said privately that they expected him to pardon his son Hunter, even as he publicly insisted he wouldn’t. While a pardon always was a possibility as Hunter faced yearslong scrutiny from U.S. attorney—and later special counsel—David Weiss, his defense lawyers said they didn’t have it in mind as they navigated the probe …

'Unfairly prosecuted': Trump quotes Biden's pardon arguments in bid to quash hush money case
1 month ago

'Unfairly prosecuted': Trump quotes Biden's pardon arguments in bid to quash hush money case

Firstpost  

Donald Trump’s legal team has sought for dismissal of his Manhattan criminal hush-money case arguing President Joe Biden used similar reasoning to pardon his son, Hunter Biden Donald Trump's legal team is now arguing that the hush money case should be thrown out given his win in the US presidential election. Lawyers of Donald Trump have invoked Joe Biden’s decision …

Biden White House Is Discussing Preemptive Pardons for Those in Trump’s Crosshairs
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1 month ago

Biden White House Is Discussing Preemptive Pardons for Those in Trump’s Crosshairs

Politico  

The deliberations touch on pardoning those currently in office, elected and appointed, as well as former officials who’ve angered Trump and his loyalists. Trump has previously said Cheney “should go to Jail along with the rest of the Unselect Committee!” Also mentioned by Biden’s aides for a pardon is Anthony Fauci, the former head of the National Institute of Allergy …

"One last chance": Biden's pardon of Hunter can't be his final act of clemency, Democrats say
1 month ago

"One last chance": Biden's pardon of Hunter can't be his final act of clemency, Democrats say

Salon  

Justifying the decision to pardon his own son, President Joe Biden pointed to Republicans bringing “political pressure” on the criminal justice system, which he claimed had scuttled a plea deal and was why Hunter’s tax-and-gun issues risked landing him in prison for up to 25 years. “It is true that President Biden had said he wouldn’t pardon his son,” MSNBC’s …

Some Democrats decry party’s unwillingness to break with Biden
1 month ago

Some Democrats decry party’s unwillingness to break with Biden

Politico  

Kurt Ehrenberg, a former top Bernie Sanders adviser in New Hampshire, said the pardon was a “big F-you to the Democratic Party that ousted him.” “He’s got nothing to lose. Or as one veteran Democratic strategist put it: “We just spent three weeks talking about how the party will change its compass and tactics and re-orient to a winning strategy …

Joe Manchin says Biden’s pardon of Hunter would have been ‘more balanced’ had he also pardoned Trump
1 month ago

Joe Manchin says Biden’s pardon of Hunter would have been ‘more balanced’ had he also pardoned Trump

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Independent West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin, a former Democrat, has …

Trump files motion to dismiss his hush money case — citing Hunter Biden
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1 month ago

Trump files motion to dismiss his hush money case — citing Hunter Biden

Raw Story  

Donald Trump's lawyers have submitted a motion to dismiss his New York fraud verdict issued by a jury in May, citing President Joe Biden's full pardon of his son Hunter Biden. Trump starts off by referencing Biden's pardon of his son yesterday," Eisen posted on Bluesky. "It's also false that 'this case would never have been brought were it not …

How Democrats and Republicans look at Hunter Biden’s pardon and one for J6ers
1 month ago

How Democrats and Republicans look at Hunter Biden’s pardon and one for J6ers

Raw Story  

Despite apparent consternation from a small number of Democrats—including Governor Jared Polis and U.S. "Biden didn’t just pardon his son, but he did so after repeatedly saying he wouldn’t, and he gave Hunter Biden an extraordinarily broad pardon, historically speaking," reported The Washington Post’s Aaron Blake. RELATED: ‘Two Things Could Be True’: White House Reveals Why Hunter Pardon Might Not …

Elon Musk trolls Joe Biden with community note after pardoning his son Hunter
1 month ago

Elon Musk trolls Joe Biden with community note after pardoning his son Hunter

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump megadonor and incoming administration official Elon Musk has …

DC Edit | Biden legacy compromised
1 month ago

DC Edit | Biden legacy compromised

Deccan Chronicle  

Blood is thicker than water. That may be a reason why US President Joe Biden chose to issue a full and unconditional pardon for his son Hunter Biden. But, as someone on his own side of the political divide said, “Hypocrisy is not illegal, nor is it unusual in politics.” Why there is so much flak about one of Mr …

Hunter Biden’s Pardon Ruins A Key Democratic Talking Point About The Justice System
1 month ago

Hunter Biden’s Pardon Ruins A Key Democratic Talking Point About The Justice System

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING President Joe Biden’s decision to pardon his son has undermined an argument Democrats often made over the past two years. In response to Republican claims the government had been “weaponized” against them, such as by the Justice Department prosecuting Donald Trump, Democrats would point out that the government was also prosecuting Hunter Biden ― without any interference …

Joe Biden’s pardon of his son Hunter spurs broader discussion on who else should be granted clemency
1 month ago

Joe Biden’s pardon of his son Hunter spurs broader discussion on who else should be granted clemency

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s decision to break his word and pardon his son Hunter has spurred a broader discussion about what else he should be doing with the broad clemency powers of the presidency before he leaves office in January, including whether he should be pardoning Donald Trump. He dismissed shouted questions about the matter with a laugh during …

Biden pardon threatens his legacy—and Democrats’ fight against Trump
1 month ago

Biden pardon threatens his legacy—and Democrats’ fight against Trump

Live Mint  

WASHINGTON—Joe Biden made the central purpose of his presidency clear in his Inauguration Day address: “We have learned again that democracy is precious. While Kessler said he empathized with Biden’s impulses to protect his son, the pardon comes as Trump will soon retake office on promises to overhaul a criminal justice system that he says unfairly targeted him and his …

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