Former federal prosecutor Andrew Weissmann said “this is game over” for former President Trump in the classified and sensitive documents case against him after the release of the tape that appears …

Former federal prosecutor Andrew Weissmann said “this is game over” for former President Trump in the classified and sensitive documents case against him after the release of the tape that appears to show Trump discussing documents he had in his possession.

  • LegalAction@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I doubt very much that a president can pardon himself. If he could, why did no one, not even Nixon, who just won reelection, not use that power in over 200 years? Why not suspend Congress and govern by executive order? I mean, it violates the Constitution to prevent Congress critters from participating in a legislative session except in cases of Treason, Felony and Breach of the Peace, but who cares? The President can self-pardon! Lock them all up if they’re being a pain in the ass.

    It would completely upend the rule of law. Not even this clown car of a Supreme Court would allow that.