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


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Published in Politics and Government on Wednesday, December 4th 2024 at 14:07 GMT by Brian Stokes   Print publication without navigation

  • 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 article from Raw Story discusses the possibility of President Joe Biden pardoning former President Donald Trump. It explores the legal and political implications of such an action, noting that while a president has the power to issue pardons for federal crimes, this power does not extend to state crimes or civil liabilities. The piece mentions that Trump faces multiple legal challenges, including investigations related to the January 6 Capitol riot, election interference in Georgia, and financial misconduct. Legal experts cited in the article suggest that a pardon could be seen as an attempt to heal national divisions, but it would also be highly controversial, potentially viewed as an abuse of power or an admission of guilt by Trump. The article also touches on historical precedents, like Ford's pardon of Nixon, and the potential impact on Biden's political standing and the Democratic Party's future. However, no definitive action or decision from Biden regarding a pardon for Trump is confirmed in the text.

Read the Full The Raw Story Article at:
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