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IndianaDave

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1. Trump can't pardon someone who hasn't been convicted!

Reply to riversedge (Original post)

Wed Apr 5, 2017, 04:34 AM

Apr 2017

By the time that he would grant a pardon to Flynn - if he actually chooses to do so - the American people will see exactly what he's doing, and the pardon would be technically applicable, but it would be the hollow, empty act of a completely corrupt "president."

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Flynns lawyer predicted that Trump would make novel and unusual use of presidential pardons [View all] riversedge Apr 2017 OP

Trump can't pardon someone who hasn't been convicted! IndianaDave Apr 2017 #1

Actually, Bush Senior pardoned several men involved in Iran-Contra before conviction GeoWilliam750 Apr 2017 #2

Trump could pardon Flynn for ALL criminal activity prior to a certain date. Vinnie From Indy Apr 2017 #3

You're right! I did some quick conclusion jumping. IndianaDave Apr 2017 #4