Trump retweets Fox story on potential Arpaio pardon
7 years, 7 months ago

Trump retweets Fox story on potential Arpaio pardon

CNN  

CNN — President Donald Trump on Tuesday retweeted a Fox News story saying he was “seriously considering” pardoning former Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio, a controversial figure who was recently convicted of criminal contempt by a federal judge. FOX NEWS EXCLUSIVE: President Trump 'seriously considering' a pardon for ex-Sheriff Joe Arpaio https://t.co/Rgw8l7i9Xl — FOX & friends August 14, 2017 Minutes later, Trump retweeted a user who called either him or Arpaio a “fascist.” That retweet was retracted shortly after it received attention. “I am seriously considering a pardon for Sheriff Arpaio,” Trump told Fox News, which said the interview occurred Sunday at Trump’s Bedminster, New Jersey, golf club. “President Trump would be literally pardoning Joe Arpaio’s flagrant violation of federal court orders that prohibited the illegal detention of Latinos,” Cecillia Wang, the group’s deputy legal director, said in a statement.

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Donald Trump to prosecute Joe Biden? US President’s five bold moves on 3rd day at Oval Office
2 months ago

Donald Trump to prosecute Joe Biden? US President’s five bold moves on 3rd day at Oval Office

Live Mint  

US President Donald Trump made an explosive return to the White House this week — overturning numerous policies, issuing around 1500 pardons, opted out of global accords and more. Dubbed violent crimes against cops ‘very minor incidents’ Trump also told the Fox News host that attacks against the police on January 6 2021 were “very minor incidents” as he sought …

‘President’s prerogative’: Republicans conveniently dodge questions on Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons
2 months ago

‘President’s prerogative’: Republicans conveniently dodge questions on Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons

The Independent  

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MSNBC panel paints chilling portrait of threat to Trump enemies — even with pardons
3 months, 1 week ago

MSNBC panel paints chilling portrait of threat to Trump enemies — even with pardons

Raw Story  

Taking an off-road from a discussion on Donald Trump's nomination of Kash Patel to be the next director of the FBI, MSNBC host Jen Psaki and NBC News National Security Editor David Rohde described the onslaught of harassment Trump's enemies could face even of President Joe Biden gave them preemptive pardons. During their appearance on "Morning Joe," Psaki noted that …

'Completely shocking': Political analyst stunned by Trump plan to wage war on critics
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Trump pals may find out his pardons can't protect them forever: report
1 year, 1 month ago

Trump pals may find out his pardons can't protect them forever: report

Raw Story  

Donald Trump handed out "get out of jail free" cards to some questionable characters as president, but a new court case is testing the limits of those pardons. A federal appeals court is currently considering whether a pardon Trump gave in 2020 to Republican political operative Jesse Benton should have prevented a jury from hearing about his previous election crimes …

Trump loyalists pardoned for serious crimes could end up in his 2nd administration: report
1 year, 3 months ago

Trump loyalists pardoned for serious crimes could end up in his 2nd administration: report

Raw Story  

Donald Trump was hardly the first U.S. president to issue controversial pardons. Trump pardoned a long list of MAGA Republicans and loyalists who were either convicted of serious crimes or pleaded guilty to them, including "War Room" host Steve Bannon, Paul Manafort, veteran GOP operative Roger Stone, and former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn. In a report published on December …

Trump says he will ‘very, very seriously’ consider January 6 pardons if he runs and wins in 2024
2 years, 6 months ago

Trump says he will ‘very, very seriously’ consider January 6 pardons if he runs and wins in 2024

CNN  

Washington CNN — Former President Donald Trump said Thursday he will “very, very seriously” consider full pardons for the rioters who breached the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, if he runs for reelection and wins. Full pardons,” Trump said on Wendy Bell Radio Thursday, adding: “We’ll be looking very, very seriously at full pardons because we can’t let that …

Some GOP members of Congress could face 15 years in jail — and disqualification from office: legal expert
2 years, 9 months ago

Some GOP members of Congress could face 15 years in jail — and disqualification from office: legal expert

Raw Story  

Bombshell revelations about Republican members of Congress seeking presidential pardons for their roles in Donald Trump's attempted coup could disqualify them from office, according to a top legal scholar. "Multiple Republican members of Congress asked White House officials whether Trump would preemptively pardon them for their activities in the lead-up to Jan. 6 before he left office, testimony provided by …

Trump-pardoned former sheriff Joe Arpaio cheered at far-right conference after saying people think he is ‘biggest racist’ in US
3 years ago

Trump-pardoned former sheriff Joe Arpaio cheered at far-right conference after saying people think he is ‘biggest racist’ in US

The Independent  

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Joe Exotic has limousine waiting by prison as he predicts presidential pardon from Trump
4 years, 2 months ago

Joe Exotic has limousine waiting by prison as he predicts presidential pardon from Trump

The Independent  

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Trump pardons ex-aide Bannon, dozens of others: White House
4 years, 2 months ago

Trump pardons ex-aide Bannon, dozens of others: White House

Al Jazeera  

The White House says former aide – facing swindling charges – among more than 140 people given clemency. US President Donald Trump has granted a pardon to his disgraced former aide Steve Bannon as part of a wave of pardons and commutations during his final hours in office. “Steve Bannon is getting a pardon from Trump after defrauding Trump’s own …

Trump isn’t expected to pardon himself, family or close aides
4 years, 2 months ago

Trump isn’t expected to pardon himself, family or close aides

Live Mint  

White House officials don’t expect President Donald Trump to pardon himself, family members or close aides, but clemency is in the works for a famous rapper and others, according to people familiar with the matter. The president’s eldest daughter, Ivanka Trump, and her husband, Jared Kushner, who both hold White House positions, had been under consideration for preemptive pardons but …

CNN Host On Trump Pardons: 'It's A Good Night To Be A Corrupt Republican Congressman'
4 years, 3 months ago

CNN Host On Trump Pardons: 'It's A Good Night To Be A Corrupt Republican Congressman'

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING CNN’s John Berman took aim at Donald Trump on Tuesday after the president announced a slew of pardons just weeks before leaving office. Among them are three former GOP congressmen who had committed financial crimes, two subjects of the Russia investigation, four Blackwater guards convicted in connection with the killings of Iraqi civilians, and two former Border …

Trump hands out pardons to aides caught in Mueller probe, Blackwater guards and Republican politicians
4 years, 3 months ago

Trump hands out pardons to aides caught in Mueller probe, Blackwater guards and Republican politicians

The Independent  

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Apart from Flynn, here are some big names granted pardon or commutation by Trump
4 years, 4 months ago

Apart from Flynn, here are some big names granted pardon or commutation by Trump

Hindustan Times  

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday pardoned former national security adviser Michael Flynn, who had pleaded guilty to lying to the Federal Bureau of Investigation about contacts with the Russian ambassador to Washington. Trump took to Twitter to announce the executive grant of clemency to Flynn, saying he “will now have a truly fantastic Thanksgiving!” Trump on Wednesday pardoned former …

Joe Exotic's reps 'spent $10,000 at Trump's hotel in DC to convince the president to pardon him'
4 years, 4 months ago

Joe Exotic's reps 'spent $10,000 at Trump's hotel in DC to convince the president to pardon him'

Daily Mail  

Joe Exotic's representatives have spent $10,000 at Donald Trump's Washington DC hotel in a bid to convince the president to pardon him, according to the New York Times. Friends of the Tiger King star are reported to have racked up a $10,000 bill at Trump's hotel Joe Exotic, real name Joseph Maldonado-Passage, has asked Donald Trump for a pardon The …

‘Be my hero please’: ‘Tiger King’ star Joe Exotic asks Trump for a pardon
4 years, 6 months ago

‘Be my hero please’: ‘Tiger King’ star Joe Exotic asks Trump for a pardon

LA Times  

Joseph Maldonado-Passage, also known as Joe Exotic, was sentenced to 22 years in prison for his role in a murder-for-hire plot. “Not because I need you to save my life but because you stand for what you beleive no matter what anyone thinks.” “Be my hero please.” The Tiger King aka Joe Exotic wrote this letter to President #DonaldTrump from …

Joe Arpaio: Arizona sheriff pardoned by Trump for criminal contempt fails to win back old job
4 years, 7 months ago

Joe Arpaio: Arizona sheriff pardoned by Trump for criminal contempt fails to win back old job

The Independent  

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It has come to this: Will Trump pardon Joe Exotic of ‘Tiger King’?
4 years, 11 months ago

It has come to this: Will Trump pardon Joe Exotic of ‘Tiger King’?

LA Times  

If Joe Exotic of “Tiger King” is looking for a pardon from President Trump, he’d better get in line. Then he shifted his attention to regular nemesis Jim Acosta of CNN and asked him, “Are you recommending a pardon?” The reporters would not commit to any pardon recommendations, understandably, and Acosta said he was not going to weigh in on …

‘Pardon the swamp’: Outrage over Trump’s clemency blitz as president commutes sentences for well-connected insiders
5 years, 1 month ago

‘Pardon the swamp’: Outrage over Trump’s clemency blitz as president commutes sentences for well-connected insiders

The Independent  

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Controversial Former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio Announces He's Running Again
5 years, 7 months ago

Controversial Former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio Announces He's Running Again

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Joe Arpaio, the notorious former Arizona sheriff who was pardoned by President Donald Trump in 2017, on Sunday announced a bid to reclaim his old job in the state’s Maricopa County. Never back down.https://t.co/4dkuVCtCUa — Sheriff Joe Arpaio August 25, 2019 Arpaio was convicted of criminal contempt in 2017 for violating a 2011 order that barred him …

Arpaio criminal record case 1 step closer to moving forward
6 years, 2 months ago

Arpaio criminal record case 1 step closer to moving forward

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — The legal case of whether former Phoenix metro sheriff Joe Arpaio will still have a criminal record despite his pardon by President Donald Trump is one step closer to moving forward after the U.S. Justice Department decided not to oppose the appointment of a special prosecutor named to defend a ruling by the judge who refused to erase …

Man in Trump video was jailed, released under Joe Arpaio
6 years, 4 months ago

Man in Trump video was jailed, released under Joe Arpaio

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — A political ad from President Donald Trump that shows a Mexican immigrant bragging about killing police officers has put the spotlight back on noted immigration hard-liner Joe Arpaio, who detained and released the man in the video years ago. But he said his jail officers likely acted properly by contacting federal immigration authorities to pick up Bracamontes, because …

Trump’s Pardons May Send A Message To Allies Caught Up In Russia Investigation
6 years, 9 months ago

Trump’s Pardons May Send A Message To Allies Caught Up In Russia Investigation

Huff Post  

Have President Donald Trump's pardons served as signals to his aides that loyalty pays off? Jim Watson/AFP/Getty Images Just weeks after federal prosecutors in the Russia investigation raided the home of former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort last year, President Donald Trump pardoned political ally and fellow “birther” Joe Arpaio. “The precedent is particularly frightening as the important Mueller investigation …

Donald Trump in tweet flurry a day before Russia charges may hit
7 years, 4 months ago

Donald Trump in tweet flurry a day before Russia charges may hit

Live Mint  

Washington: President Donald Trump unleashed a flurry of messages attacking Hillary Clinton and Democrats, a day before the first charges may be announced from a special prosecutor investigating Russian involvement in last year’s election. “DO SOMETHING!” “The Dems are using this terrible Witch Hunt for evil politics,” he told his 41 million Twitter followers, adding that Republicans are “are now …

Joe Arpaio: Arizona judge refuses to erase ex-sheriff's criminal record despite Donald Trump pardon
7 years, 5 months ago

Joe Arpaio: Arizona judge refuses to erase ex-sheriff's criminal record despite Donald Trump pardon

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A federal judge has …

Judge won’t throw out ruling explaining Arpaio’s conviction
7 years, 5 months ago

Judge won’t throw out ruling explaining Arpaio’s conviction

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — The judge in former Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s now-pardoned criminal case has refused the retired lawman’s request to throw out all rulings in the case, including a blistering decision that explained her reasoning in finding him guilty of a crime. The request denied Thursday by U.S. District Judge Susan Bolton was aimed at clearing Arpaio’s name and barring the …

Experts: Joe Arpaio’s pardon not likely to be overturned
7 years, 5 months ago

Experts: Joe Arpaio’s pardon not likely to be overturned

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — A court hearing Wednesday in Phoenix over former Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s pardon isn’t expected to lead a judge to undo his clemency, even though some critics want it declared invalid and for the retired lawman to be sentenced. Instead, it will likely focus on Arpaio’s bid to throw out a blistering ruling that explains the reasoning behind his …

Arizona's season in hell
7 years, 5 months ago

Arizona's season in hell

Salon  

Arizona is one hell of a place. Trump also announced his desire to pardon one of the state’s most infamous figures, Joe Arpaio. Salon published a piece earlier this summer about the work the new sheriff in Maricopa County, Paul Penzone, has to do in order to fix a sheriff’s office that was beleaguered by lawsuits, political turmoil and scandal, …

Trump pardon pains those who feel like Joe Arpaio’s victims
7 years, 6 months ago

Trump pardon pains those who feel like Joe Arpaio’s victims

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio is taking a victory lap now that President Donald Trump has pardoned his recent conviction, giving political speeches, raising money and boasting he’s been vindicated following a politically motivated prosecution. To people like Joe Atencio, the pardon for a misdemeanor contempt-of-court conviction ended the only real accountability for a lawman accused of a …

Prosecutors chime in on ex-Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s pardon
7 years, 6 months ago

Prosecutors chime in on ex-Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s pardon

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Prosecutors in former Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s criminal case say past court decisions back up their claim that President Donald Trump’s pardon nullifies the lawman’s conviction. But the U.S. Justice Department lawyers also said in a court filing Thursday that the pardon doesn’t require Judge Susan Bolton to alter, destroy or erase records in Arpaio’s criminal case. Arpaio’s attorneys …

Sheriff pardoned by Trump goes on comeback speaking tour
7 years, 6 months ago

Sheriff pardoned by Trump goes on comeback speaking tour

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Former metro Phoenix Sheriff Joe Arpaio is returning to the spotlight with public appearances in Arizona, Nevada and California following his pardon from President Donald Trump, including a Las Vegas event this weekend that was moved because of security concerns. The 85-year-old lawman called “America’s Toughest Sheriff” by his supporters will receive a “Courage Under Fire” award …

US Department of Justice supports Arpaio's request to throw out his contempt conviction
7 years, 6 months ago

US Department of Justice supports Arpaio's request to throw out his contempt conviction

ABP News  

Washington September 12 : The United States' Department of Justice has termed former Maricopa County, Arizona, Sheriff Joe Arpaio's case 'moot' and supported Sherrif's request to throw out his contempt conviction. The controversial former sheriff, an early supporter of President Donald Trump's presidential campaign, was found guilty of criminal contempt in July after he willfully violated a federal judge's order …

Prosecutors: Reasons for Arpaio conviction should be voided
7 years, 6 months ago

Prosecutors: Reasons for Arpaio conviction should be voided

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Prosecutors said Monday that a ruling explaining the reasoning behind former Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s criminal conviction should be thrown out now that President Donald Trump has pardoned the Arizona lawman for disobeying a judge’s order in an immigration case. The filing brings Arpaio’s criminal case one step closer to a conclusion after the former lawman’s attorneys argued the …

John Oliver slams Donald Trump's Joe Arpaio pardon
7 years, 6 months ago

John Oliver slams Donald Trump's Joe Arpaio pardon

Salon  

"Last Week Tonight" returned from its hiatus Sunday to cover a news story that needed John Oliver's patented satire to drive home just how crazy the whole ordeal was. Oliver devoted the show to President Donald Trump's pardoning of Joe Arpaio, "a man who answers the question: What if a decaying rotten potato somehow hated Mexicans?” the comedian joked. "You …

Arpaio’s bigoted treatment of immigrants was nurtured
7 years, 6 months ago

Arpaio’s bigoted treatment of immigrants was nurtured

Associated Press  

Now that President Trump has pardoned Joe Arpaio, the former sheriff of Arizona’s Maricopa County, many Latinos are feeling enraged. “Donald Trump is a racist, and he’s pardoning another racist,” said Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego of Arizona during an appearance on MSNBC. Not much thought went into what Republican Sen. John McCain said in a statement criticizing Arpaio for “continuing …

Donald Trump's pardoning of Sheriff Joe Arpaio is an impeachable offence, say law professors
7 years, 6 months ago

Donald Trump's pardoning of Sheriff Joe Arpaio is an impeachable offence, say law professors

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’s decision to pardon Joe Arpaio is an impeachable …

Donald Trump pardoned Joe Arpaio during Hurricane Harvey 'to ensure maximum TV coverage'
7 years, 6 months ago

Donald Trump pardoned Joe Arpaio during Hurricane Harvey 'to ensure maximum TV coverage'

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President Donald Trump has …

Donald Trump defends pardon of Joe Arpaio, saying he was treated unfairly
7 years, 6 months ago

Donald Trump defends pardon of Joe Arpaio, saying he was treated unfairly

Live Mint  

Washington: President Donald Trump defended his pardon of former Phoenix-area sheriff Joe Arpaio in the face of criticism from lawmakers of both parties, calling him a patriot who was unfairly treated by the Obama administration. “I stand by my pardon of sheriff Joe.” Trump said Arpaio was more worthy of a pardon than some people granted clemency by his two …

Trevor Noah busts Trump on Arpaio: He "sure does have a lot of racist friends"
7 years, 6 months ago

Trevor Noah busts Trump on Arpaio: He "sure does have a lot of racist friends"

Salon  

While most of America has focused on the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey, "The Daily Show" host Trevor Noah drew his attention Monday night to the storm "battering the entire country, Donald Trump." "Like a teenage boy with a locked bedroom door, he's exploring his new powers," Noah said during his monologue. "The man Trump pardoned is regarded by many …

Charlottesville fits in with Trump's nightmare America
7 years, 6 months ago

Charlottesville fits in with Trump's nightmare America

Salon  

Donald Trump is an American fascist. Donald Trump has pardoned Sheriff Joe Arpaio, a man who, for many years, systematically violated the human rights of Latinos and Hispanics in the latter's own self-described "concentration camp." In an effort to evaluate America's political health and how it is responding to the fascist threat posed by Donald Trump and his supporters, I …

Already-pardoned Arpaio asks judge to undo conviction
7 years, 6 months ago

Already-pardoned Arpaio asks judge to undo conviction

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Fresh off his presidential pardon, an emboldened Joe Arpaio on Monday lashed out at his critics and the judge who found him guilty of a crime as his attorneys went to court to throw the court decision that was the basis for his conviction. His comments came as President Donald Trump took a similar posture in defending his …

Donald Trump calls Chelsea Manning 'he' while comparing her to Joe Arpaio
7 years, 6 months ago

Donald Trump calls Chelsea Manning 'he' while comparing her to Joe Arpaio

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 Donald Trump has defended his decision to pardon former …

Trump says he pardoned Sheriff Joe during high ratings
7 years, 6 months ago

Trump says he pardoned Sheriff Joe during high ratings

Daily Mail  

President Donald Trump rolled out a new argument in defense of his controversial pardon of Sheriff Joe Arpaio: other drug dealers and 'dangerous criminals' who got presidential pardons were far worse. Trump hailed Arpaio as a 'patriot' – but then brought up past pardon recipients, including indicted financier Marc Rich, who got a pardon from President Clinton on Clinton's last …

Op-Ed: Can Trump be impeached for pardoning Arpaio?
7 years, 6 months ago

Op-Ed: Can Trump be impeached for pardoning Arpaio?

LA Times  

President Donald Trump has issued an executive pardon to former Sheriff Joe Arpaio of Arizona. In a classic Washington news dump, the White House announced Friday night that President Trump had pardoned controversial ex-Sheriff Joe Arpaio, whose crusade against illegal immigration in Maricopa County, Ariz., led to racial profiling and a criminal contempt conviction. While highly inappropriate, Arpaio’s pardon is …

Bossert: Arpaio pardon 'pretty straightforward'
7 years, 6 months ago

Bossert: Arpaio pardon 'pretty straightforward'

Daily Mail  

President Trump's Homeland Security Advisor Tom Bossert characterized his boss' controversial pardon of Sheriff Joe Arpaio as a normal part of the president's job. 'I think the Arpaio pardon is pretty straightforward,' Bossert told ABC's George Stephanopoulos Sunday during an appearance on This Week. Thomas Bossert, President Trump's homeland security adviser, said Sunday that the president's Friday night pardon of …

With Trump pardon, Arpaio again wiggles out of legal trouble
7 years, 6 months ago

With Trump pardon, Arpaio again wiggles out of legal trouble

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — In his 24 years as metro Phoenix’s sheriff, Joe Arpaio survived scandals and dodged investigations that would easily have sunk the careers of many politicians. “Arpaio played up to Trump, and Trump is a good old boy, and he doesn’t give a damn about us — only likes people of his own mind and from his base,” said …

Donald Trump was wrong to pardon Joe Arpaio, says Congress's highest-ranking Republican Paul Ryan
7 years, 6 months ago

Donald Trump was wrong to pardon Joe Arpaio, says Congress's highest-ranking Republican Paul Ryan

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 Paul Ryan, the highest-ranking Republican in Congress, has condemned Donald …

Trump aides appear to distance themselves from his Charlottesville remarks, but defend Arpaio pardon
7 years, 6 months ago

Trump aides appear to distance themselves from his Charlottesville remarks, but defend Arpaio pardon

LA Times  

The White House on Sunday defended President Trump’s divisive pardon of a former Arizona sheriff who had engaged in racial profiling, even as cracks began to appear within the administration over the president’s response to white supremacist violence in Charlottesville, Va. As the outcry over Trump’s leadership on race continued to mount, his secretary of State and a top homeland …

Trump’s Pardon of Joe Arpaio Is an Impeachable Offense
7 years, 6 months ago

Trump’s Pardon of Joe Arpaio Is an Impeachable Offense

Slate  

During the 2016 campaign and in the first eight months of his presidency, Donald Trump has done many things that, once fully investigated, may prove to be impeachable offenses. After all, Article II Section 2 of the Constitution gives a president effectively unlimited to power to pardon anyone for any federal crime except impeachable offenses. He contends that it offends …

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