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[–] davidagain@lemmy.world 24 points 2 weeks ago (4 children)

It would be wild if Biden pardoned him as a final act of his presidency. Absolutely wild.

[–] anachronist@midwest.social 16 points 2 weeks ago

Biden takes his pardons very seriously. He would never pardon someone who stands accused of serious crimes.

/s

[–] FenrirIII@lemmy.world 14 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Biden would never do that. He's a centrist

[–] synae@lemmy.sdf.org 14 points 2 weeks ago
[–] youstolemyname@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

He can only pardon federal crimes

[–] jatone@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 2 weeks ago

of which there are numerous in this case.

[–] dragonfucker@lemmy.nz 2 points 2 weeks ago

Can't pardon until after conviction. Hopefully the jury nullifies it before it gets to that point.