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Related: About this forumTrump Hijacks Pardon Process; Creates System For Personal Favors, Special Access - Rachel Maddow
Michael Schmidt, Washington correspondent for the New York Times, talks with Rachel Maddow about how Donald Trump has circumvented the Justice Department process for approving pardon applications, and the high percentage of Trump pardons that are tied to one of his allies or relate to something that politically benefits him personally. Aired on 12/22/2020.
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Trump Hijacks Pardon Process; Creates System For Personal Favors, Special Access - Rachel Maddow (Original Post)
Rhiannon12866
Dec 2020
OP
He can't even keep self-interest out of his Christmas Message to the Country
Skeptical Thomas
Dec 2020
#2
magicguido
(6,315 posts)1. What kind of venal psychotic pardons killers of war civilians?
Rhiannon12866
(206,016 posts)4. It's unprecedented and horrific!
There must be a way for Congress to step in. Presidential pardons were meant to address miscarriages of justice - not to reward law breaking cronies or to let cold blooded murderers off the hook!
Skeptical Thomas
(82 posts)2. He can't even keep self-interest out of his Christmas Message to the Country
Sad.
Rhiannon12866
(206,016 posts)3. He is very good!
As irritating and self centered as the real thing! Welcome to DU! And Merry Christmas, since Trump announced it was okay to say it again!