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Trump promised mass pardons for his top aides before he leaves office: report (www.independent.co.uk)
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[–] Archangel1313@lemmy.ca 37 points 4 months ago (3 children)

This makes a valid case for removing the president's ability to issue pardons. Would it be such a great loss, if it means the privilege can no longer be abused like this?

[–] lIlIlIlIlIlIl@lemmy.world 5 points 4 months ago

We must think of and protect the children

[–] Fizz 3 points 4 months ago

Its likely the pardon could be removed but getting that to apply retroactively would be even harder. However i think Americans need to do both.

[–] hateisreality@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago

I'd argue it makes a valid case This dude's not going to uphold the Constitution or do his job..