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MineralMan

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26. He won't allow that to happen. He'll resign and be pardoned by Pence.

Wed Jan 15, 2020, 12:12 PM

Jan 2020

He has that card safely in his back pocket, and can use it at any time before his term of office is up, either next January or under threat of being removed from office. He can use it at any moment of his choosing.

I think he will. Remember, he could resign after he loses the 2020 election and still benefit from that pardon. Hell, he could resign on January 19, 2021 and Pence could pardon him within minutes of taking his place. And there's not a damned thing any of us could do about it. Trump knows that. Pence knows that. Everyone knows that.

He can play that card any time. It is the ultimate Joker in the deck.

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"She's Going to Go Through Some Things" - Donald J. Trump [View all] MineralMan Jan 2020 OP

As difficult as it is to comprehend, madaboutharry Jan 2020 #1

I can only imagine what she is thinking after this reveal padah513 Jan 2020 #13

For sure. LiberalFighter Jan 2020 #68

It sure sounds that way, as in bucolic_frolic Jan 2020 #77

I was going to look that up. Thought it was a rep Laura PourMeADrink Jan 2020 #82

It's obvious he didn't want to fire her and look guilty of a political firing DemocracyMouse Jan 2020 #83

Why not transfer her to Timbuktu? The most telling thing to Laura PourMeADrink Jan 2020 #84

And he said this backtoblue Jan 2020 #2

He's corrupt and evil. lpbk2713 Jan 2020 #3

This is not the first time that Trump has been caught in his words Botany Jan 2020 #4

Exactly. He is so stupid that he convicts himself every time he speaks. MineralMan Jan 2020 #5

And all the republicans know he is dirty and they just don't care. Botany Jan 2020 #7

There comes a point, however, when it gets harder and harder to MineralMan Jan 2020 #14

Yes. They're all corrupted and have no principles to Hortensis Jan 2020 #16

I don't know what other shoes will drop. MineralMan Jan 2020 #29

Sounds very credible. Trump could be bought with Hortensis Jan 2020 #51

Oh, Trump already knows that, very well. MineralMan Jan 2020 #54

Much like volstork Jan 2020 #75

There's a whole Imelda Marcos' closet full of shoes that could drop, The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2020 #52

A veritable avalanche of shoes... MineralMan Jan 2020 #55

A Fibber McGee's closet full of secrets. Midnight Writer Jan 2020 #80

I don't think think the pardon will help Trump hot2na Jan 2020 #69

Do you think a pardon can be used during an impeachment? LiberalFighter Jan 2020 #70

Trump is not actually charged with any statutory crimes MineralMan Jan 2020 #72

We need to do something to take away the "their oh-so-lucrative seats." Elections alone do not work. usaf-vet Jan 2020 #63

Funny that Trump said that to Zeklinsky on July 25, 2 months after she was removed as Ambassador. enough Jan 2020 #6

That's exactly what it means Johnny2X2X Jan 2020 #8

Probably, and Trump's words were a warning. MineralMan Jan 2020 #12

Don't paraphrase or characterize! robbob Jan 2020 #40

I think so JustAnotherGen Jan 2020 #18

That took considerable bravery. Brava to her! MineralMan Jan 2020 #22

Yes, a brave and patriotic professional KSNY Jan 2020 #28

Yes! justie18 Jan 2020 #67

I agree. wendyb-NC Jan 2020 #9

Just like that "can of whoop-ass" doggerel by his brain-dead offspring. Sugar Smack Jan 2020 #10

Is McConnell waiting for him to kill someone on 5th Avenue? CrispyQ Jan 2020 #11

Another involuntary confession from Trump Mike 03 Jan 2020 #15

He thinks he is coated with Teflon. Nothing can stick to him, he thinks. MineralMan Jan 2020 #17

This MM JustAnotherGen Jan 2020 #19

He has always managed to get other people to do his dirty work. redstatebluegirl Jan 2020 #36

Yes, that's his strategy. MineralMan Jan 2020 #39

(Yeah, but -- as all of us who've used Teflon pans knows -- fierywoman Jan 2020 #48

Yes, exactly. MineralMan Jan 2020 #50

His entire life, he has never been held accountable for anything he's said or done. CrispyQ Jan 2020 #31

Narcissism. ramen Jan 2020 #65

Trump's statement shows why he won't go anywhere near the impeachment trial dlk Jan 2020 #20

You presume that truth matters at this point. n/t MrModerate Jan 2020 #21

Yes, I do presume that. MineralMan Jan 2020 #25

Fortunately, a president's pardon power does not extent to state crimes dlk Jan 2020 #33

I really hope you are right. smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #35

I hope you're right.... Moostache Jan 2020 #47

I think you underestimate the extent to which Trump... MrModerate Jan 2020 #45

How do the dates line up with the Robert Hyde text msgs revealed last night? Bernardo de La Paz Jan 2020 #23

Amb Yovanocitch mercuryblues Jan 2020 #58

thx, but how about the Hyde texts? They were March 25 Bernardo de La Paz Jan 2020 #73

Thnx. I'm going to edit that with the texts included mercuryblues Jan 2020 #74

No president has ever been as deserving to become the FIRST POTUS mnhtnbb Jan 2020 #24

He won't allow that to happen. He'll resign and be pardoned by Pence. MineralMan Jan 2020 #26

While i agree with your thoughts her, i'm curious bluestarone Jan 2020 #44

Slowing down for a minute... ewagner Jan 2020 #27

Patience, Grasshopper... MineralMan Jan 2020 #30

That's my point ewagner Jan 2020 #32

I think you're overthinking this. MineralMan Jan 2020 #37

I hope you're right...n/t ewagner Jan 2020 #38

So do I. MineralMan Jan 2020 #41

By Hyde??? Prosper Jan 2020 #34

Okay... ewagner Jan 2020 #43

Says he was under observation for 8 days . Wonder if he had to pay ? Prosper Jan 2020 #64

There are dozens of photos mercuryblues Jan 2020 #62

We don't know Linda Ed Jan 2020 #71

In anything resembling a functional government, the removal from office would be assumed now... Moostache Jan 2020 #42

Clearly there needs to be a criminal investigation into the threats against Yovanovitch Raven123 Jan 2020 #46

There won't be. Barr. MineralMan Jan 2020 #49

IMPotus Trump clearly wants to not only be a War President, but an Assassination President Pachamama Jan 2020 #53

He is a dangerous man, indeed. MineralMan Jan 2020 #56

K & R for exposure. SunSeeker Jan 2020 #57

Thanks! MineralMan Jan 2020 #59

Or worse, he was mob boss orchestrating something bad on a U.S. citizen. ffr Jan 2020 #60

Exactly ... and why the move for dismissal KPN Jan 2020 #61

History of Trump threats. moondust Jan 2020 #66

He needs to go through some things. warmfeet Jan 2020 #76

Is it now Trump's time in the barrel? guillaumeb Jan 2020 #78

"3/25 Hyde: They are willing to help if you would like a price " Aussie105 Jan 2020 #79

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