Tag: Pardons
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Pete Hegseth’s “Get-Out-of-Jail Free” Card May Be Vanishing
This article argues that Pete Hegseth may have misjudged his legal and political protection after allegedly directing unlawful military strikes. It explores questions of accountability, limits of presidential immunity, shifting Republican reactions, and the broader dangers of secrecy, impunity, and disregarding the laws of war.
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Trump Moves to Undo Biden Pardons, Threatening His Own Allies
Trump’s move to invalidate Biden’s autopen-signed documents isn’t just another power grab—it threatens his own supporters. By attacking the legitimacy of Biden’s pardons, he risks setting a precedent that could undo his own, including those granted to January 6 rioters and loyalists who may soon rely on presidential clemency themselves.
