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Quixote1818

(28,943 posts) Sun Jun 3, 2018, 02:38 PM Jun 2018

Preet Bharara: If Trump pardons himself it's 'almost self-executing impeachment'

If Trump is talking about pardoning himself then some real shit must be coming down the pike. Shit is about to hit the fan!

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Preet Bharara: If Trump pardons himself it's 'almost self-executing impeachment' (Original Post) Quixote1818 Jun 2018 OP

I really wish Preet had gone further on his take. alwaysinasnit Jun 2018 #1

duplicate IronLionZion Jun 2018 #2

Of course he will do it, can't wait. SummerSnow Jun 2018 #3

alwaysinasnit

(5,066 posts)

1. I really wish Preet had gone further on his take.

Reply to Quixote1818 (Original post)

Sun Jun 3, 2018, 03:32 PM

Jun 2018

I agree that the Framers did not intend that a President be allowed to pardon himself, as that would mean that a President is above the law and is acting like a king. Given that they declared independence from George II for ruling by fiat, they most assuredly did not want an imperial presidency.

IronLionZion

(45,447 posts)

2. duplicate

Reply to Quixote1818 (Original post)

Sun Jun 3, 2018, 03:42 PM

Jun 2018

https://www.democraticunderground.com/1017495050

SummerSnow

(12,608 posts)

3. Of course he will do it, can't wait.

Reply to Quixote1818 (Original post)

Sun Jun 3, 2018, 04:56 PM

Jun 2018

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