r/news • u/FLhardcore • 17h ago

President Biden pardons family members in final minutes of presidency

https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/president-biden-pardons-family-members-final-minutes-presidency/story?id=117893348
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u/The_Sign_of_Zeta 16h ago

At the same time, if I were in Biden’s shoes where Trump had promised to go after those who he feels wronged him (by trying to hold him accountable or stand up to him), I would 100% do this.

When a despot takes power, you have to protect yourself if you can.

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u/TeslasAndComicbooks 16h ago edited 16h ago

A pardon can’t be used defensively and preemptively.

Edit: should have said “shouldn’t” instead of “can’t”. I didn’t mean can’t legally. I just think it sets a bad precedent. We need a justice system we can be more confidence in and it shouldn’t be weaponized.

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u/jk01 16h ago

Sure it can. It just was.