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22. I agree, it would result in virtually inevitable conviction by the Senate.

Sat Jan 16, 2021, 03:11 PM

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If Trump pardons everyone who was at the Capitol on Jun 6 [View all] njhoneybadger Jan 2021 OP

I thought people had to be convicted before they could be pardoned nt Wicked Blue Jan 2021 #1

They don't. Ford pardoned Nixon before he was ever charged with anything. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2021 #2

Curses, foiled again Wicked Blue Jan 2021 #4

Carter issued blanket pardons for draft evaders without naming individuals. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2021 #9

I'd like to think it would all but ensure his conviction ok_cpu Jan 2021 #3

Pardoning Insurrectionists & Cop Killers not a good look. Cattledog Jan 2021 #6

Neither is pardoning war criminals who murdered children, but... CoryTrevor Jan 2021 #20

Wait I thought they were Antifa?!? jcgoldie Jan 2021 #7

I don't think those charged with sedition can be pardoned Thekaspervote Jan 2021 #11

Sure they can. The Constitution doesn't place any limits on the pardon power. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2021 #19

it won't happen, so the point is moot............ Takket Jan 2021 #12

Agreed. CrispyQ Jan 2021 #15

Trump prefers terrorists Mr.Bill Jan 2021 #24

I think he has to be able to name them specifically Ms. Toad Jan 2021 #14

They don't have to be named specifically DetroitLegalBeagle Jan 2021 #16

Thanks! Ms. Toad Jan 2021 #17

Self pardons MUST be challenged Happy Hoosier Jan 2021 #23