Former President Donald Trump pardoned Texas Representative Henry Cuellar, a Democrat facing charges of bribery, unlawful foreign influence, and money laundering. Trump cited a weaponized justice system and claimed Cuellar was targeted for speaking out against open borders. The Department of Justice had accused Cuellar of accepting approximately $600,000 in bribes. In his announcement, Trump included a letter from Cuellar’s daughters and declared a full pardon for both Cuellar and his wife.
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Trump says he is terminating any pardons, commutations signed by Biden using autopen. Okay, let’s unpack this… It seems like we’re diving headfirst into another potential legal battleground. The core of the matter is that Trump has declared he’s essentially nullifying any pardons or commutations that Joe Biden signed using an autopen. That’s the machine that replicates a signature.
Now, the immediate question that leaps to mind is: can he actually do this? The consensus, from everything I’ve gathered, is a resounding “no.” Legal experts are lining up to say it’s unconstitutional. The Constitution doesn’t give a president the power to revoke a pardon issued by a predecessor.… Continue reading
The article raises concerns regarding the potential for widespread lawlessness within the Trump administration, particularly in light of allegations against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth involving potentially illegal “kill orders.” Should these allegations prove true, they would be a clear violation of federal law, but the author suggests Hegseth may be protected by a presidential pardon, due to Trump’s history of pardoning allies. The author emphasizes that without consequences, there is little incentive for those within the administration to adhere to legal and ethical standards, especially given the historical context of prior presidential pardons and a hyper-partisan climate. The author concludes that the pardon power itself should be amended or eliminated.
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Trump Frees Fraudster Just Days Into Seven-Year Prison Sentence
The audacity of it all. How can one person, just like that, overturn the painstaking work of prosecutors, judges, and juries? To simply dismiss mountains of evidence and declare “no” is almost beyond comprehension. It’s a blatant disregard for the legal system, a slap in the face to the victims, and a clear signal that the rules don’t apply when you’re connected. The narrative is that the fraudsters are his people, and those with enough money can buy their freedom. It feels like a chilling illustration of what some call fascism in its early stages.… Continue reading
In Announcing Pardon of Drug Trafficker While Threatening Venezuela, Trump Displays Contradictions: The audacity of it all, right? Framing this as mere “contradictions” feels like a gross understatement, a polite tap on the wrist for behavior that deserves far more condemnation. It’s not just a few inconsistencies; it’s a fundamental disregard for principles, ethics, and frankly, common decency.
It’s truly difficult to not feel a sense of disgust. To see someone in a position of power make such a mockery of justice, pardoning a drug trafficker while simultaneously threatening a foreign nation under the guise of fighting drugs, is frankly appalling.… Continue reading
The Justice Department initially posted pardons online featuring identical copies of President Trump’s signature, later replacing them after a “technical error” was identified. The original copies showed striking similarities in the president’s signature across multiple pardons dated November 7th, confirmed by forensic document experts. The administration attributed the error to staffing and technical issues, despite Trump’s history of criticizing his predecessor’s use of an autopen. Legal experts maintain that the use of a signature, whether by hand or electronic, has no bearing on the validity of the pardons, as the intention of the president is the determining factor.
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The Justice Department has replaced pardons posted online after it was discovered that the initial documents featured strikingly similar copies of Donald Trump’s signature. Officials attributed the issue to technical errors and staffing problems, claiming Trump personally signed all the pardons, which included individuals like Darryl Strawberry and Glen Casada. This comes amid a focus on the validity of pardons, with Republicans previously criticizing Biden’s use of an autopen and questioning his involvement in signing documents. Legal experts emphasize the president’s intent as key to pardon validity, regardless of the signature method used.
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Following a “technical error,” the Justice Department replaced online pardons bearing identical copies of President Trump’s signature. The original pardons, including those for Darryl Strawberry and Glen Casada, were found to have strikingly similar signatures, confirmed by forensic document experts. The Justice Department attributed the error to staffing and technical issues, despite Trump’s history of mocking his predecessor’s use of an autopen and criticism of the practice. Legal experts maintain that the validity of the pardons is not affected.
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In a symbolic move, Donald Trump has issued pardons for attorneys involved in the 2020 election subversion efforts and dozens of alleged fake electors, as announced by his pardon attorney, Ed Martin. These pardons, though lacking legal weight regarding state charges, are viewed as part of Trump’s broader strategy to downplay his role in the election’s aftermath. Many of those pardoned, including Rudy Giuliani and Sidney Powell, are facing state charges related to the fake elector scheme. This action follows previous reports of Martin’s plans for the pardons, which were meant to support claims that the fake electors did nothing wrong.
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In a late-night announcement, Donald Trump pardoned members of his 2020 campaign legal team, including Rudy Giuliani, for their involvement in a scheme to alter election results. This pardon encompassed individuals who participated in the “fake elector” plot, which aimed to overturn the election outcome. The announcement came amid a government shutdown and included key figures like Mark Meadows, but notably excluded Trump himself. Despite lawsuits alleging widespread voter fraud, the campaign failed to provide definitive proof to support these claims, ultimately leading to significant legal and reputational consequences for key figures like Giuliani.
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