You Can't Pardon America's Way Out of Trump's Assault on Rule of Law - emptywheel
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Biden's aides are considering pardoning individuals targeted by Trump, including members of the Jan. 6 Committee and Anthony Fauci, amidst pressures and threats.
Discussions on pardons have been spurred by Trump's threats, led by White House counsel Ed Siskel, but the president is currently not involved.
The idea of pardoning perceived political enemies has been criticized as 'magical pony thinking' that could backfire, much like past unsuccessful strategies against Trump.
Pardoning individuals, including Hunter Biden, may not shield them from continued scrutiny or legal challenges, highlighting the complexities of political pardons.
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