12-09-2020, 11:39 AM
The attorney general of New York via CNN explored a series of pardons, including Trump stepping aside temporarily or permanently for Pence to pardon him. It is compatible with what I guessed at some time ago.
He then gives reasons why Trump may not pardon himself or have Pence do it. What he also missed was an intent to maintain control of the Republicans, to link to a TV network, to remain a relevant force. A pardon has been basically is an omission of guilt. If he gets one, he winds up linked to Nixon and discredited among those not rabid red.
Interesting options anyway, and still leaving civil and state charges a possibility.
He then gives reasons why Trump may not pardon himself or have Pence do it. What he also missed was an intent to maintain control of the Republicans, to link to a TV network, to remain a relevant force. A pardon has been basically is an omission of guilt. If he gets one, he winds up linked to Nixon and discredited among those not rabid red.
Interesting options anyway, and still leaving civil and state charges a possibility.
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