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Steve Benen
@stevebenen.com

Trump’s comments about a possible self-pardon matter, but don't overlook his talk about sweeping pardons for his team. Corruption is already a systemic problem. The signal he’s sending to political appointees throughout the executive branch is likely to make matters worse www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...

ms.now‘I’m allowed to do a self-pardon’: Trump opens the door to pardons for staff and himselfSystemic government corruption is already a problem in the Trump era. The signal he’s sending to his team is likely to make matters worse.

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DBdant
@dbdant.bsky.social

Congress must enact a law that presidential pardons, made as part of a criminal activity, are null and void until approved by Congress.

bveritas2.bsky.social
@bveritas2.bsky.social

He can't pardon his 34 NY State Felony Crimes. Don't believe he can pardon Himself. He'll try but not sure, SC? He will pardon his Corrupt Family, Colluders & Cabinet. "When," is the question. His failing health may catch up to him before he does it. Sad times in America.

Grouchy Smurf
@grouchysmurf.bsky.social

We all knew there'd be mass pardons, so it's no surprise. But yes, it lets his equally corrupt administration feel safe knowing they can keep grabbing as much money as possible without a care in the world..

Peter Principle
@peterprinciple.bsky.social

The pardons are inevitable. The self-pardon will need to be challenged all the way up to SCOTUS -- after it's been expanded and/or purged. Next step: Watch every former Trump official like a hawk for indictable offenses.