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In reply to the discussion: Get your popcorn. [View all]BumRushDaShow
(165,752 posts)18. Better get some more because of this --
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Breaking News: President Trump is said to have discussed with advisers whether to grant pre-emptive pardons to his three oldest children and Jared Kushner.
A pardon for Rudolph W. Giuliani, President Trumps lawyer, is certain to prompt accusations that Mr. Trump has used his power to obstruct investigations and insulate himself and his allies.
Giuliani Is Said to Have Discussed a Pardon With Trump
Their talks occurred as the presidents lawyer continued to loudly promote baseless claims of widespread election fraud that cost Mr. Trump the election.
nytimes.com
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Breaking News: President Trump is said to have discussed with advisers whether to grant pre-emptive pardons to his three oldest children and Jared Kushner.
A pardon for Rudolph W. Giuliani, President Trumps lawyer, is certain to prompt accusations that Mr. Trump has used his power to obstruct investigations and insulate himself and his allies.
Giuliani Is Said to Have Discussed a Pardon With Trump
Their talks occurred as the presidents lawyer continued to loudly promote baseless claims of widespread election fraud that cost Mr. Trump the election.
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Yes, popcorn goes *so* well with bribery, betrayal, under-the-bus tossing, fracturing,
Leghorn21
Dec 2020
#4
Presidents selling pardons is like Popes selling indulgences. Some things never change.
TheRickles
Dec 2020
#34
AND pardoning one's own children & lawyer is tantamount to nullifying the judiciary & rule of law.
ancianita
Dec 2020
#17
If true, I hope this prompts all the state Attorneys General to accelerate their subpoenas....
George II
Dec 2020
#21
I believe she, of all AG, is frothing at the mouth. There's also New Jersey and Virginia....
George II
Dec 2020
#26
One sidelight of what all this does is put the spotlight on just how corrupt this administration was
George II
Dec 2020
#22
He tried to sell the country to Russia and 74 million of them still voted for him. nt
Blue_true
Dec 2020
#35