(11-24-2020, 07:42 AM)kruddler link Wrote:This was brought up recently by Ed Norton on twitter using a poker analogy.The pardoning thing is a bit dicey.
Trump is in too deep. If he walks away, there are many lawsuits ready and waiting to get him.....and get him they will.
If he holds on and continues to bluff about his own lawsuits, he might bluff everyone and 'win'.
Reality is, everyone is calling his bluff and he has no other options but to continue bluffing.
The 'logic' behind bluffing and digging in is because he is trying to gain leverage to cover his own behind.
"OK, i'll give up all the lawsuits i've threatened......BUT....you have to give me immunity against all these impending lawsuits"
Can he pardon himself...seems a bit of a grey area...and opinion seems to favor a 'no'
Could he resign tomorrow and have President Pence pardon him?
Does a pardon apply to legal actions across the board...criminal and civil?