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[–] 18 points 3 years ago (6 children)

Horrible hypothetical: he wins and pardons himself of all federal crimes, but he’s still convicted of state crimes in NY and GA and has prison sentences. What happens?

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  • [–] 22 points 3 years ago (3 children)

    Constitutional crisis. Decent band name, horrible time to live through.

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  • [–] 11 points 3 years ago (2 children)

    Reminds me of the old Chinese curse, ”may you live in interesting times.”

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  • [–] 19 points 3 years ago* (1 child)

    Nixon was apparently warned against trying to pardon himself because no man can be judge over his own case. Clear conflict of interest.

    Idk how well that would hold up now as a reasoning, considering…. gestures broadly

    https://archive.thinkprogress.org/nixons-justice-department-warned-that-the-president-can-t-pardon-himself-f70228c8b9ef/

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