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2. I won't take that bet. I'd lose.

Wed Jul 6, 2022, 11:08 PM

Jul 2022

Question is -- is a self pardon legal? It would seem to be illegal for the obvious reasons, but with this SCOTUS, who knows?

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I'd bet he DID issue a self-pardon. WarGamer Jul 2022 #1

I won't take that bet. I'd lose. Pobeka Jul 2022 #2

and THAT... is a great question. WarGamer Jul 2022 #3

"Let's see, I know I have that pocket pardon in one of my pockets". Funtatlaguy Jul 2022 #4

He definitely did. jimfields33 Jul 2022 #5

I disagree. A pardon would be some sort of "admission" he committed a crime Justice matters. Jul 2022 #8

Congress (legislative branch) could ask documents & evidence "back" Justice matters. Jul 2022 #6

I'm so over the Garland bashing. nt Phoenix61 Jul 2022 #7

I'm sickened with the thought of ffg will use announcing for 2024 to RestoreAmerica2020 Jul 2022 #9

Presidents don't self-pardon. Dictators do. Doodley Jul 2022 #10