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slater71

(1,153 posts) Tue Dec 20, 2022, 12:26 PM Dec 2022

I think he could because political wise, DeSantis would look like a hero to MAGA world. But on the other hand it would make Trump stronger.

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Does anyone think that DeSantis would pardon Trump if he wins? [View all] slater71 Dec 2022 OP

DeSantis can't pardon anyone for Federal Crimes n/t OneBlueDotS-Carolina Dec 2022 #1

Of course he can if he wins the POTUS. Did you not read the OP? Celerity Dec 2022 #5

If desantis wins what? OneBlueDotS-Carolina Dec 2022 #14

the Preakness Celerity Dec 2022 #15

Only if he's wearing those white go-go boots n/t OneBlueDotS-Carolina Dec 2022 #18

lol Celerity Dec 2022 #19

Wiki says frogmarch Dec 2022 #6

I wouldn't think so newdayneeded Dec 2022 #2

Nope. TFG is a better political tool if he is a martyr. haele Dec 2022 #3

Well... Mike Nelson Dec 2022 #7

I think a pardon is 100% likely nevergiveup Dec 2022 #9

Doesn't a pardon require an admission of guilt? Red Mountain Dec 2022 #11

In a NY minute JohnSJ Dec 2022 #12

This. Scrivener7 Dec 2022 #13

DeSatanic would need most of the I's to win presidency. Prairie_Seagull Dec 2022 #16

Of course. H2O Man Dec 2022 #17

Depends on what's in it for him. tavernier Dec 2022 #21

As he leaves office if he was elected maybe Trenzalore Dec 2022 #22

He might consider what befell Ford after pardoning viva la Dec 2022 #23

I think it will be part of the deal they make ... Whiskeytide Dec 2022 #24