Lara Trump swears 'no intention on retribution' in effort to ward off preemptive pardons
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Lara Trump swears 'no intention on retribution' in effort to ward off preemptive pardons

Raw Story  

Republican National Committee co-chair Lara Trump insisted that her father-in-law had "no intention on retribution or revenge" after a report said President Joe Biden was considering preemptive pardons for people who might be unfairly prosecuted. During a Thursday interview on Fox News, host Bill Hemmer told Lara Trump that "some are fearing retribution on behalf of your father-in-law when he goes back to the White House." "Donald Trump himself said that success will be his revenge," Lara Trump replied. "And so I would say, look, if anyone has done anything wrong, then maybe they should be worried, not because of Donald Trump, because maybe they've broken the law," she added.

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Lara Trump worried about Biden setting 'bad precedent' with preemptive pardons
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Lara Trump worried about Biden setting 'bad precedent' with preemptive pardons

Raw Story  

Republican National Committee co-chair Lara Trump said over the weekend she was concerned President Joe Biden would set a "bad precedent" by issuing preemptive pardons to people who might be unfairly targeted by President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration. Appearing Sunday on Fox News, Lara Trump responded to reports that the Biden administration was considering pardons for Dr. Anthony Fauci and …

Joe Biden eyes preemptive pardons as Donald Trump plots revenge: Reports
2 weeks, 2 days 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 …

On pardons, Biden weighs whether to flex presidential powers in broad new ways
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2 weeks, 2 days 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 …

White House Discussing Preemptive Pardons Of Trump's Enemies: Reports
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2 weeks, 3 days 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 …

Biden mulls preemptive pardons for US officials in Trump’s firing line
2 weeks, 3 days 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. …

After son Hunter, US President Joe Biden plans preemptive pardon for Trump critics: Report
2 weeks, 4 days 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 …

Biden White House considering preemptive pardons for Trump’s perceived enemies
2 weeks, 4 days 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
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2 weeks, 4 days 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 …

Biden aides mulling preemptive pardons for Dr. Fauci, Liz Cheney and host of Trump critics in his line of fire
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Biden aides mulling preemptive pardons for Dr. Fauci, Liz Cheney and host of Trump critics in his line of fire

Daily Mail  

Aides of President Joe Biden are debating whether the outgoing Democratic president should issue preemptive pardons for figures President-elect Donald Trump has named as his political enemies. Politico reported Wednesday that among those being discussed for blanket pardons are former GOP Rep. Liz Cheney, Sen.-elect Adam Schiff and Dr. Anthony Fauci. Aides of President Joe Biden are discussing whether he …

Bill Clinton backs president’s pardon of Hunter Biden
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Bill Clinton backs president’s pardon of Hunter Biden

Politico  

Many presidents — including Clinton and President-elect Donald Trump — have used their executive power to pardon convictions or commute sentences handed down to close friends and family members. Hunter’s pardon unleashed a torrent of criticism claiming the president provided political cover for Trump to issue wide-ranging pardons to his own allies in order to spare them from prosecution. When …

Biden White House Is Discussing Preemptive Pardons for Those in Trump’s Crosshairs
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2 weeks, 5 days 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 …

Rachel Maddow defends Biden’s pardon for Hunter because Kash Patel has a ‘hit list’
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Rachel Maddow defends Biden’s pardon for Hunter because Kash Patel has a ‘hit list’

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 MSNBC star Rachel Maddow rationalized on Monday night President Joe …

Hunter Biden’s Pardon Ruins A Key Democratic Talking Point About The Justice System
2 weeks, 6 days 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 …

Biden pardon threatens his legacy—and Democrats’ fight against Trump
2 weeks, 6 days 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 …

Newsweek mistakes joke posted by parody handle as actual quote from Kash Patel's father
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Newsweek mistakes joke posted by parody handle as actual quote from Kash Patel's father

Op India  

In a rather embarrassing turn of events for the US-based Newsweek magazine, it cited a joke by a popular parody account Parik Patel, as an actual quote from the father of President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for FBI director Kash Patel. The ‘quote’ citing the tweet from the parody account was published in one of its reports titled How Republicans And …

'This is why Republicans win': Ex-MSNBC host lashes out at Dems' pardon reaction
2 weeks, 6 days ago

'This is why Republicans win': Ex-MSNBC host lashes out at Dems' pardon reaction

Raw Story  

Former MSNBC host Mehdi Hasan has a message for Democrats after President Joe Biden pardoned his son Hunter Biden from federal gun charges and tax offenses on Sunday — despite previously saying he would not. "I see Congressional Dems on Twitter coming out to condemn Biden on Hunter," Hasan wrote via X. Politico reports several Democratic lawmakers, including Sen. Gary …

Biden's pardon for son angers rivals - and allies
3 weeks ago

Biden's pardon for son angers rivals - and allies

Hindustan Times  

Joe Biden's pardon of his son Hunter has antagonized both sides of the US political divide, with Republicans crying hypocrisy and Democrats warning it undermines efforts to rein in Donald Trump. Biden's pardon for son angers rivals - and allies Biden's announcement shocked Washington, after he entered the White House in 2021 vowing to restore the "integrity" of a justice …

Hunter Biden breaks silence after Presidential pardon: 'Will never take clemency…’
3 weeks ago

Hunter Biden breaks silence after Presidential pardon: 'Will never take clemency…’

Hindustan Times  

After U.S. President Joe Biden backtracked on his promise not to interfere in his son Hunter Biden’s criminal cases by granting him a presidential pardon, Hunter expressed gratitude for the "mercy" extended to him. Reflecting on his recovery journey, he vowed never to take the clemency “for granted.” Hunter Biden reacts to receiving Presidential pardon Hunter Biden has spoken out …

Before Biden: Trump, Clinton, and Carter’s most notorious presidential pardons for family members
3 weeks ago

Before Biden: Trump, Clinton, and Carter’s most notorious presidential pardons for family members

Hindustan Times  

Before President Biden’s recent decision to pardon his son Hunter Biden, a rare and highly scrutinised move, there have been a few notable instances in which U.S. presidents have extended the power of presidential pardons to their own family members. FILE - President Joe Biden, wearing a Team USA jacket and walking with his son Hunter Biden, heads toward Marine …

'Failed father': Trump allies have a meltdown after Joe Biden's latest move
3 weeks ago

'Failed father': Trump allies have a meltdown after Joe Biden's latest move

Raw Story  

President Joe Biden earned applause from some on Sunday when he pardoned his son, Hunter, but MAGA fans were outraged. Former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang said of the decision, "Joe Biden pardoning Hunter looks bad but most fathers would do the same thing under the circumstances." Pershing Square Capital Management CEO Bill Ackman responded to Yang, asking, "What kind …

'Such an abuse!': Trump responds to Biden's pardon move by turning the tables
3 weeks ago

'Such an abuse!': Trump responds to Biden's pardon move by turning the tables

Raw Story  

Donald Trump on Sunday evening gave his first reaction to President Joe Biden's decision to pardon his son, Hunter. Trump took to Truth Social to give his thoughts, ultimately turning his message into advocacy for those charged in the riot of Jan. 6, 2021. Far-right Trump ally Laura Loomer cheered Trump's reply, writing, "President Trump just posted this on Truth …

'Glad he did': Biden said to have 'zero left to give' after major pardon announcement
3 weeks ago

'Glad he did': Biden said to have 'zero left to give' after major pardon announcement

Raw Story  

President Joe Biden earned applause from political insiders and onlookers alike after he reportedly decided to pardon his son, Hunter. Biden said that “raw politics” infected the case, causing a “miscarriage of justice," according to Politico's Kyle Cheney. In a separate post, Kreis said, "I don’t really care much about the Hunter Biden pardon so long as the president uses …

President Joe Biden Pardons Son Hunter Biden
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3 weeks ago

President Joe Biden Pardons Son Hunter Biden

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, on Sunday, a stunning reversal after long pledging not to intervene in a series of embarrassing prosecutions. “From the day I took office, I said I would not interfere with the Justice Department’s decision-making, and I kept my word even as I have watched my son being selectively, and …

We haven’t seen a pardon as sweeping as Hunter Biden’s in generations
3 weeks ago

We haven’t seen a pardon as sweeping as Hunter Biden’s in generations

Politico  

“I have never seen language like this in a pardon document that purports to pardon offenses that have not apparently even been charged, with the exception of the Nixon pardon,” said Margaret Love, who served from 1990 to 1997 as the U.S. pardon attorney, a Justice Department position devoted to assisting the president on clemency issues. So rather than merely …

Biden’s pardon of his son pours fuel on Trump’s claims of politicized justice
3 weeks ago

Biden’s pardon of his son pours fuel on Trump’s claims of politicized justice

CNN  

CNN — President Joe Biden’s pardon of his son Hunter deepened an entanglement of politics and the rule of law that has tarnished faith in American justice and is almost certain to worsen in Donald Trump’s second term. The Sunday evening move was a stunning development since Biden came to office vowing to restore the independence of the Justice Department, …

Outgoing Biden grants his son 'full, unconditional pardon'
3 weeks ago

Outgoing Biden grants his son 'full, unconditional pardon'

China Daily  

US President Joe Biden greets his son Hunter Biden at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois, US August 19, 2024. BEIJING - US President Joe Biden pardoned his son Hunter Biden on Sunday night, reversing his earlier stance of not using executive power to pardon or reduce his son's sentence. Through pardoning his son, Biden has ratted on a …

'He's not hell-bent on revenge': Lara Trump swats away any fears of political retribution
1 month ago

'He's not hell-bent on revenge': Lara Trump swats away any fears of political retribution

Raw Story  

Donald Trump's daughter-in-law has a word of advice for critics of the president-elect: don't be afraid. "What I think people are going to realize when Donald Trump takes office again for his second term is that he's not hell-bent on revenge or retribution of any variety," she said. Trump will focus on making the country safer, ensuring people have more …

Lara Trump slams Harris' DNC speech: Trump was 'shot in the head' before his convention
4 months ago

Lara Trump slams Harris' DNC speech: Trump was 'shot in the head' before his convention

Raw Story  

Republican National Committee co-chair Lara Trump suggested Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris was a "phony" because she did not face an attempted assassination before her party's convention — unlike Republican nominee Donald Trump. During the first night of the Democratic National Convention on Monday, Lara Trump spoke to Fox News after Harris briefly addressed her party's delegates. "What I think …

Lara Trump recounts harrowing moment she witnessed father-in-law Donald Trump's assassination attempt
5 months ago

Lara Trump recounts harrowing moment she witnessed father-in-law Donald Trump's assassination attempt

Hindustan Times  

Lara Trump delivered an emotional yet empowering speech during the second night of the Republican National Convention. The RNC co-chair took the stage near the end of the GOP event, recalling the harrowing moment she witnessed her father-in-law, Donald Trump's assassination attempt. Co-chair of the Republican National Committee Lara Trump speaks during the second day of the 2024 Republican National …

Lara Trump: 'Trump leading the country' even though he's 'not officially' president
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Lara Trump: 'Trump leading the country' even though he's 'not officially' president

Raw Story  

Republican National Committee co-chair Lara Trump insisted that Donald Trump was "leading" the nation even though he is "not officially" president. While speaking to Fox News host Maria Bartiromo on Sunday, Lara Trump said her father-in-law was "feeling great" about his last debate with President Joe Biden. "The fact that you have Donald Trump leading the country right now when …

Lara Trump is taking the reins and reshaping the RNC in her father-in-law’s image
7 months ago

Lara Trump is taking the reins and reshaping the RNC in her father-in-law’s image

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The direction of the Republican National Committee is clear from the last name of its new second-in-command: Trump. Lara Trump said party and campaign staff are “all part of organizing the ground game, working on day-to-day operations.” She appears to have already helped turn around the committee’s anemic fundraising operation. She speaks highly of Scott Presler, an election …

Donald Trump mulls backing daughter-in-law Lara for next Republican Party chair: report
10 months, 1 week ago

Donald Trump mulls backing daughter-in-law Lara for next Republican Party chair: report

Raw Story  

It’s all in the family when you’re former President Donald Trump and a Republican National Committee chair is up for grabs, according to a new report from the New York Times. Lara Trump, the former president’s daughter-in-law and wife to his son Eric, is being considered to receive his endorsement, the Times reported Monday. general counsel Michael Whatley is Trump’s …

Lara Trump responds to alleged Trump theory he will be reinstated to the White House by August
3 years, 6 months ago

Lara Trump responds to alleged Trump theory he will be reinstated to the White House by August

The Independent  

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Lara Trump: Former president suggests daughter-in-law will run for office in surprise speech at dog fundraiser
3 years, 9 months ago

Lara Trump: Former president suggests daughter-in-law will run for office in surprise speech at dog fundraiser

The Independent  

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Lara Trump says Brian Kemp 'owes' quid pro quo to president: 'It would be nice if he reciprocated'
4 years ago

Lara Trump says Brian Kemp 'owes' quid pro quo to president: 'It would be nice if he reciprocated'

Raw Story  

Lara Trump, an adviser for President Donald Trump's campaign, over the weekend suggested that the president expects a quid pro quo from Georgia Gov. Lara Trump made the remarks during a Saturday appearance on Fox News after the president held a rally for the Senate runoff elections in Georgia. "We know Donald Trump won the state of Georgia," the president's …

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