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politics1 year ago•4 min saved

Biden's Controversial Pardon of Son Sparks Political Firestorm

President Joe Biden's sweeping pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, is being compared to the blanket pardon given to Richard Nixon by Gerald Ford in 1974. The pardon covers all potential federal offenses Hunter Biden may have committed over the past decade, a move seen as unprecedented in its breadth. This decision has sparked controversy, with critics arguing it mirrors the norm-breaking pardons of political allies by former President Donald Trump. The pardon effectively shields Hunter Biden from future federal charges, drawing parallels to Nixon's pardon and raising questions about its implications for the justice system.

via POLITICO|

#hunterbiden #joebiden #legalissues

politics2 years ago•5 min saved

"DeSantis and Haley Intensify Campaign Efforts as Trump Leads Approaching Primaries"

Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis, both potential Republican presidential candidates, have stated they would pardon Donald Trump if he were convicted, aligning themselves with him rather than challenging his influence within the GOP. This stance reflects a broader reluctance within the Republican Party to confront Trump's actions and the ongoing shift in party members' beliefs regarding the January 6 attack and Trump's responsibility. Their positions echo the historical precedent of Gerald Ford's unpopular pardon of Richard Nixon, suggesting a continued trend of protecting presidential misconduct at the expense of legal accountability.

via Esquire|

##donaldtrump #gop

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

DeSantis Vows Trump Pardon Amid Accusations of Selective Weaponization

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, a potential 2024 presidential candidate, has reiterated his intention to pardon Donald Trump if elected, should the former president be convicted of current felony charges. DeSantis compares the potential pardon to Gerald Ford's pardon of Richard Nixon, suggesting it would help the country move on from political divisions. His stance aligns with other Republican candidates who have expressed similar views on pardoning Trump, emphasizing the need to do what's in the best interest of the country.

via Yahoo News|

##2024election #donaldtrump

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

DeSantis Vows Trump Pardon Amid Accusations of Selective Weaponization

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, a potential 2024 presidential candidate, has reiterated his intention to pardon Donald Trump if elected, should the former president be convicted of current felony charges. DeSantis compared the potential pardon to Gerald Ford's pardon of Richard Nixon, suggesting it would help the country move on from division. Other Republican candidates, including Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy, have also expressed their positions on pardoning Trump, with Ramaswamy committing to it as a first act if elected.

via HuffPost|

##2024election #donaldtrump