Elections

Trump Wants Revenge. Biden’s Best Weapon: Get Pardoning

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Joe Biden must use his pardon power to safeguard a lengthening list of people who have been on the receiving end of Trump’s threats—including Nancy Pelosi and Jack Smith.

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A photo illustration of Joe Biden and Donald Trump.
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A preemptive pardon is tricky. Rep. Matt Gaetz didn’t get one four years ago, but it wasn’t for lack of trying. According to two Trump

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