Blog Post Date: Nov 27th, 2020
Blog Post Last Update: Dec 1st, 2020
The Republican "Law and Order" party is pardoning criminals, traitors, co-conspirators and war criminals left and right.
Expect Trump to ramp up his pardons in the next 8 weeks before he leaves office. The question is how many co-conspirators will he pardon? Tricky Dick Nixon didn't pardon his co-conspirators. Will these pardons hold up if Trump is indicted once he is out of office?
Trump’s pardoning of Flynn may be the first in a cascade. Seven of Trump’s advisors have been hit with criminal charges since 2017, and he already commuted Roger Stone’s sentence. Joining @Quicktake shortly to talk about all of this https://t.co/CBRRPwKNaw
— Tim O'Brien (@TimOBrien) November 25, 2020
The next time you hear Trump call for "law and order" remember that he has pardoned/commuted:
— Robert Reich (@RBReich) November 27, 2020
Michael Flynn (Perjury)
Joe Arpaio (Contempt of Court)
Michael Milken (Fraud)
Roger Stone (Lying to Congress)
Scooter Libby (Perjury)
Eddie Gallagher (War Cimes)
The Flynn pardon is a corrupt abuse of power, a move even Richard Nixon knew he couldn’t get away with for his co-conspirators. This is one of the most corrupt actions ever by a US president. Full stop.
— Garrett M. Graff (@vermontgmg) November 25, 2020
Convicted felon Sheriff Joe Arpaio, murderer Navy Seal Eddie Gallagher, and convicted felon Michael Flynn each possess the one qualification above all else for a presidential pardon: slavish fealty to trump. American patriots loyal to country need not apply.
— Mae B Someday Soon (@mspoint1106) November 25, 2020
Trump has already pardoned or commuted:
— anyone_want_chips (@anyonewantchips) November 25, 2020
Joe Arpaio - contempt of Court
Scooter Libby - perjury
Michael Milken - tax fraud
Rod Blagojevich - wire fraud
Eddie Gallagher - war crimes
Roger Stone - lying to Congress
Corn - turkey
What other turkeys will Trump pardon.
Dec 1st - Bribery-for-pardon scheme, bribing conspiracy
Why would innocent people pay money for pardons? Only traitors and criminals would do that!
Well, well, well. This tweet suggests there’s something that implicates Trump team.👇
— Ryan Goodman (@rgoodlaw) December 2, 2020
Maybe this: “The emails ... indicate that [REDACTED] expected [REDACTED] to assist in obtaining clemency ... due to ... [REDACTED]’s anticipated future substantial political contributions.” pic.twitter.com/w1AbtpThuE
#PardonGate DOJ investigating potential White House 'bribery-for-pardon' scheme https://t.co/gsw7rGUBm5 via @nbcnews
— Frank Figliuzzi (@FrankFigliuzzi1) December 2, 2020
I’m heartened to see that the FBI has been investigating bribery-for-presidential-pardon schemes/crimes for many months now. And I’m glad Chief Judge Beryl Howell decided to allow the public to see the (heavily redacted) documents even though Barr’s DOJ objected to their release.
— Glenn Kirschner (@glennkirschner2) December 2, 2020
NEW NEW: The Justice Dept is investigating a potentially criminal scheme of bribery for a presidential pardon.
— Katelyn Polantz (@kpolantz) December 1, 2020
LOTS redacted/unknown ... but court records are here, released this afternoon by the DC District Court: https://t.co/4Bk6R7u41m
"Bribery-for-pardon scheme." Those are the Justice Department's own words.
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) December 2, 2020
BREAKING from CNN:
— John Harwood (@JohnJHarwood) December 1, 2020
“The Justice Department is investigating a potential crime related to funneling money to the White House in exchange for a presidential pardon, according to a court record unsealed on Tuesday by the chief judge of the DC District Court.”
Potential Pre-emptive Pardons for criminals, traitors
Giuliani, Manafort, Barr, Charlie Kushner, Jared Kushner, Don Jr., Erik Prince, Roger Stone, Ivanka Trump, Eric Trump, Nunes,Gaetz, Rand Paul, Mike Pompeo, Mnuchin, Mulvaney, Ghislaine Maxwell
Bill Barr pardon now may be unlikely since he didn't "uncover" fraud in the elections which will displease King Trump
A federal pardon for Manfort may be useless, as NY state charges can put him back in prison.
Like the Godfather, but with pardons. https://t.co/QuVoaw6VMN
— Tea Pain (@TeaPainUSA) December 2, 2020
NEW: Trump has discussed with aides pardons for Don Jr, Eric, Ivanka, Kushner, and Giuliani. https://t.co/Ng8Nrlhmfs
— Scott Stedman (@ScottMStedman) December 2, 2020
BREAKING: AG Bill Barr says DOJ hasn't uncovered evidence of widespread voting fraud that would change the outcome of the 2020 presidential election.https://t.co/GpsxSQ8GnK
— Axios (@axios) December 1, 2020
Breaking News: Rudy Giuliani recently discussed with President Trump the possibility of receiving a pre-emptive pardon before Trump leaves office. https://t.co/kQ49dPLyWt
— The New York Times (@nytimes) December 1, 2020
Important to report developments like this when they’re confirmed, but also the least surprising news
— Yashar Ali 🐘 (@yashar) November 25, 2020
Expect a pardon for Charlie Kushner (Jared’s dad) and a pardon for Roger Stone who received a commutation earlier this year
Also look for a preemptive pardon for Rudy Giuliani. https://t.co/RkYmaUFT8X
Nov 25th, 2020 (Michael Flynn)
You can read more about the Flynn pardon here
It is my Great Honor to announce that General Michael T. Flynn has been granted a Full Pardon. Congratulations to @GenFlynn and his wonderful family, I know you will now have a truly fantastic Thanksgiving!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 25, 2020
All past Trump pardons
How many of these people bribed Trump for the pardon? Did D'Souza, Arpaio, Libby, Stone bribe Trump?
July 13th, 2020 (Roger Stone's commutation)
Not everything is done with Roger Stone’s federal case—an order from Judge Amy Berman Jackson shows probation officers don’t know if the commutation only applies to his prison sentence or his supervised release. Jackson ordered him to stay home for 2 weeks before his report date pic.twitter.com/23XBWXBVEJ
— Jacqueline Thomsen (@jacq_thomsen) July 13, 2020
Stone's sentence was commuted. He was not pardoned. The commutation spared him LOTS of jail time, fines, and probation.
— Dave Ferguson (@Dave_Ferguson) November 26, 2020
The DoJ noted in its filings with the court that Stone's convictions on seven charges still stand.https://t.co/jXnY9gl3dx
On This Date in History | July 11, 2020
— 🔥 Democracy Spot 🇺🇸 😷 🎄 (@Democracy_Spot) July 11, 2020
Senator @ClaireMc(Caskill) called @LindseyGrahamSC "You POS" for advocating the commutation of Roger Stone's sentence for "a non-violent, first-time offense." pic.twitter.com/l2EppRLrSM
"Trump’s Aberrant Pardons and Commutations," the latest from @jacklgoldsmith and @matthew_gluck: https://t.co/5EHnlkdAfh
— Lawfare (@lawfareblog) July 11, 2020
Feb 20th, 2020 (Bernard Kerik, Michael Milken, Rod Blagojevich, 8 other criminals)
The 11 criminals who were granted clemency by President Trump had something in common. They all had an inside connection or were promoted on Fox News. https://t.co/KISVT9QsCY
— The New York Times (@nytimes) February 20, 2020
#blago #Blagojevich #trump #clemency #pardons #commutations #TheApprentice
— Nitpix.net News in the Public Interest (@NitpixNetNews) February 18, 2020
"Trump grants clemency to 11 convicts, including Rod Blagojevich and Bernard Kerik"https://t.co/xyYeKsMuRY pic.twitter.com/c8DOhuwdp0
Dec 27th, 2019 (Eddie Gallagher, evil war criminal, murderer)
Navy Seal pardoned of war crimes by Trump described by colleagues as 'freaking evil' https://t.co/vegKB1zF6n
— The Guardian (@guardian) December 27, 2019
May 16th, 2019 (Conrad Black)
After a two-decade friendship and waves of lavish praise, Trump pardons newspaper magnate Conrad Black https://t.co/PGguCMxodd
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) May 16, 2019
My former boss Patrick Fitzgerald represented his friend James Comey.
— Renato Mariotti (@renato_mariotti) February 18, 2020
He also prosecuted Scooter Libby, Conrad Black, and Rod Blagojevich. All three received pardons or commutations from Trump. That doesn't seem coincidental.
May 31st, 2018 (Dinesh D'Souza)
I guess when Trump pardoned Dinesh in 2018 after he was convicted of felony fraud, he was required to write stupid stuff for Trump as a substitute for community service the Judge ordered him to perform. https://t.co/OInBx9LwK1
— Ron Filipkowski (@RonGOPVet4Biden) November 27, 2020
How Ted Cruz helped get Dinesh D'Souza his presidential pardon: Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz played a key role in convincing President Donald Trump to pardon Dinesh D'Souza, a well-known conservative filmmaker and writer, who pleaded guilty to making… https://t.co/wMVDN3AvOT pic.twitter.com/bUmJ6aPadr
— News by Amanda (@amandasome) June 1, 2018
President Trump has announced he will pardon Dinesh D'Souza, a conservative writer who was convicted for violating campaign finance law.
— Vox (@voxdotcom) May 31, 2018
D'Souza has a history of making racist comments and embracing conspiracy theories: https://t.co/RkOT0IR294
Trump Announces Pardon for Conservative Writer https://t.co/GVmHxC43nm
— Taegan Goddard (@politicalwire) May 31, 2018
April 13th, 2018 (Scooter Libby)
Calling @Comey a “proven LEAKER & LIAR” while you’re about to pardon Scooter Libby, who leaked the identity of a covert CIA employee and was convicted for lying about it to the FBI — well, that’s quite a thing.
— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) April 13, 2018
Trump is expected to grant a pardon to Scooter Libby, who was the chief of staff to then-VP Dick Cheney, a White House official said
— CNN (@CNN) April 13, 2018
Libby had been convicted of perjury in 2007 in the investigation into who leaked the identity of CIA officer Valerie Plame https://t.co/HCnopVOXcH pic.twitter.com/ceOW3qe2r5
Aug 25th 2017 (Sheriff Joe Arpaio)
Aug 25, 2017 Sheriff Joe Arpaio Speaks with Sean Hannity After President Trump Pardons Him.
— Jamie S. A. Jones (@bullannette) August 27, 2017
[This audio... https://t.co/YCH2huKqDw
Watch the moment @AriMelber informs ex-Sheriff Joe Arpaio that accepting his pardon from President Trump is an admission of guilt on @TheBeatWithAri: pic.twitter.com/geWzIfS9Ev
— The Last Word (@TheLastWord) January 14, 2018