Trump Hijacks Pardon Process; Creates System For Personal Favors, Special Access - Rachel Maddow

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Michael Schmidt, Washington correspondent for the New York Times, talks with Rachel Maddow about how Donald Trump has circumvented the Justice Department process for approving pardon applications, and the high percentage of Trump pardons that are tied to one of his allies or relate to something that politically benefits him personally. Aired on 12/22/2020.




Trump Pardons Of Russia Scandal Figures Undermines Future Of Special Counsels - Rachel Maddow - MSNBC

Andrew Weissmann, former lead prosecutor for Special Counsel Robert Mueller, talks with Rachel Maddow about how Donald Trump's pardoning of people who lied or obstructed the special counsel's investigation of Trump and the 2016 Trump campaign sends a message to future special counsel witnesses that they can obstruct the investigation and not worry about the legal consequences as long as their loyalty is to the president. Aired on 12/22/2020.




Trump 'Trying To Burn This Country Down On His Way Out': Senator Amy Klobuchar - Rachel Maddow - MSNBC

Senator Amy Klobuchar points out that while Donald Trump plays insincere games and makes bad faith demands about the Covid relief bill, millions of Americans are on the brink of personal disaster if they do not get the help provided by the existing bill. Aired on 12/22/2020.




America's Founders Never Imagined 'Amoral And Selfish' President Like Trump - Rachel Maddow - MSNBC

Michael Beschloss, NBC News presidential historian, talks with Rachel Maddow about the failure of America's founders to anticipate an elected president who isn't worthy of the trust and responsibility of the pardon power. Aired on 12/22/2020.

[magicguido]

1. What kind of venal psychotic pardons killers of war civilians?

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4. It's unprecedented and horrific!

There must be a way for Congress to step in. Presidential pardons were meant to address miscarriages of justice - not to reward law breaking cronies or to let cold blooded murderers off the hook!

[Skeptical Thomas]

2. He can't even keep self-interest out of his Christmas Message to the Country

Sad.

[Rhiannon12866]

3. He is very good!

As irritating and self centered as the real thing! Welcome to DU! And Merry Christmas, since Trump announced it was okay to say it again!