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So when does trump resign so Pence can issue pardons to him and his family? (Original Post) beachbumbob Nov 2020 OP
In one hour North Shore Chicago Nov 2020 #1
1/19/21 at approximately 11:50. Voltaire2 Nov 2020 #2
I honestly don't care Freddie Nov 2020 #3
Does Trump even need Pence for a pardon? SomedayKindaLove Nov 2020 #4
If I were Pence I'd demand a pardon from Trump before he resigns, else no pardon for Trump. Towlie Nov 2020 #5
Trump will personally "investigate" Ukraine soon... Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2020 #6
He needs time to destroy what he can Coleman Nov 2020 #7
Not right away. He has stuff to do, like: MineralMan Nov 2020 #8

SomedayKindaLove

(528 posts)
4. Does Trump even need Pence for a pardon?
Fri Nov 6, 2020, 10:37 AM
Nov 2020

Nothing in the Constitution says he can’t pardon himself.

But still think there is a chance Pence becomes 46.

Towlie

(5,318 posts)
5. If I were Pence I'd demand a pardon from Trump before he resigns, else no pardon for Trump.
Fri Nov 6, 2020, 10:39 AM
Nov 2020

I'll spare everyone the "no soup for you" reference.

Buckeye_Democrat

(14,852 posts)
6. Trump will personally "investigate" Ukraine soon...
Fri Nov 6, 2020, 10:41 AM
Nov 2020

... and never return. Rudy-Golem will hitch a ride in cargo.

Kidding, but almost nothing will surprise me regarding those crooks.

Coleman

(851 posts)
7. He needs time to destroy what he can
Fri Nov 6, 2020, 10:42 AM
Nov 2020

Now until inauguration is payback time. He has civil service to fire and replace with his minions. I'm sure there are some more treaties to abrogate. Bombs to drop on Iran. Secrets to sell.

MineralMan

(146,254 posts)
8. Not right away. He has stuff to do, like:
Fri Nov 6, 2020, 10:45 AM
Nov 2020

1. Pardon all of his cronies.
2. Issue nonsensical Executive Orders for Biden to cancel.
3. Research places he might move to and talk to the leaders of those countries.
4. Get a post-dated, pre-signed pardon for himself from Mike Pence.
5. Give one last maniacal speech on national television, screaming about being robbed of his office.
6. Write a once sentence resignation letter, plagiarized from Nixon's.

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