Trump Just Pardoned Himself
Because presidents exercise such unfettered discretion in granting clemency, these actions provide useful insights into their true character.
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Biden issues pre-emptive pardons just before leaving office
Just before leaving office, President Biden issued a series of pre-emptive pardons for a number of his family members as well as for Dr. Anthony Fauci, former Rep. Liz Cheney and Gen. Mark Milley, ...NBC News - 1d -
Trump Organization Says Incoming President Will Separate Himself From Family Business
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How will President Trump put himself on the map? | Fiona Katauskas
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Top House Democrat asks Alito to recuse himself from Trump case after phone call
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Raskin calls for Alito to recuse himself from Trump case
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