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Biden laughs off idea of Trump pardon after DeSantis pledges to consider it
Biden laughs off idea of Trump pardon after DeSantis pledges to consider it
President Joe Biden on Monday scoffed at the idea of granting his predecessor, former president Donald Trump, a pardon absolving him of any crimes he may have committed during or after his presidency. Mr Biden was asked if he’d consider a reprieve for Mr Trump as he departed the White House en route to his Delaware home on Monday, the day before the eighth anniversary of his late son Beau Biden’s death. Asked whether he’d heard that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has said he’d pardon the disgraced ex-president — and if he’d consider doing so himself, the president flashed a smile and chuckled as he turned towards the South Lawn and his flight aboard Marine One. During his 2020 campaign for the presidency against Mr Trump, Mr Biden was asked if he’d commit to not following the example of the late Gerald Ford, who famously awarded his disgraced predecessor, Richard Nixon, “a full, free, and absolute pardon unto Richard Nixon for all offenses against the United States” committed between the start of his aborted second term and his August 1974 resignation, if the same issue might arise with Mr Trump. The question about pardoning his then-opponent came during a Covid-era virtual town hall hosted by MSNBC in May 2015. The then-former Vice President replied: “Absolutely, yes. I commit”. He added that the question of whether to prosecute Mr Trump was “hands-off completely” because, in his view, the attorney general of the United States is “the people’s lawyer” and not “the president’s lawyer”. Mr Trump has already been indicted by a New York grand jury on more than 30 counts of falsifying business records, but US presidents cannot grant any pardons or reprieves for crimes prosecuted by state or local prosecutors. The twice-impeached former president could face federal charges as a result of two investigations being supervised by a Department of Justice Special Counsel, Jack Smith. Mr Smith, a former war crimes prosecutor, was appointed in November by Attorney General Merrick Garland shortly after Mr Trump declared his candidacy in next year’s presidential election, He is currently overseeing an investigation into Mr Trump’s alleged unlawful retention of national defence information at his Palm Beach, Florida home, and his alleged obstruction of that investigation, and has reportedly wrapped up questioning of witnesses before a Washington DC grand jury. Mr Smith is also looking into the ex-president’s role in fomenting the January 6 attack on the US Capitol, which came as Mr Trump pushed to remain in office despite losing the 2020 election to Mr Biden. Read More Ron DeSantis says he will consider pardon for Trump if elected Biden says he congratulated Turkey’s Erdogan in phone call Biden invokes late son Beau’s memory as he pays tribute to fallen US soldiers UK condemns ‘appalling’ Ugandan anti-gay legislation Beau Biden: The story of Joe Biden’s late son Biden marks Memorial Day nearly 2 years after ending America's longest war, lauds troops' sacrifice
2023-05-30 05:37
Twitch streamer xQc in hot water as Adept files protective order
Twitch streamer xQc in hot water as Adept files protective order
xQc and Adept drama gets ugly
2023-06-11 14:47
Take Five: An inflationary dilemma
Take Five: An inflationary dilemma
The moment investors have been waiting for seems to finally have arrived, as major central banks have indicated
2023-09-22 17:17
Biden Throws Weight Behind Sweden’s NATO Bid as Key Summit Nears
Biden Throws Weight Behind Sweden’s NATO Bid as Key Summit Nears
Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson on Wednesday secured a show of support from US President Joe Biden for
2023-07-06 03:33
How to watch England, Nigeria, Australia and Denmark fight for a place in Women's World Cup quarterfinals
How to watch England, Nigeria, Australia and Denmark fight for a place in Women's World Cup quarterfinals
With two of the quarterfinals already decided, attention now turns towards the other half of the draw where, on Monday, the fates of England, Nigeria, Australia and Denmark will be determined.
2023-08-07 07:12
Factbox-Republicans to hold second 2024 presidential debate on Wednesday
Factbox-Republicans to hold second 2024 presidential debate on Wednesday
By Tim Reid Seven Republican candidates will take part in the second 2024 Republican presidential debate on Wednesday in California.
2023-09-27 02:04
US charges Youtuber Richard Heart with fraud related to unregistered crypto offerings
US charges Youtuber Richard Heart with fraud related to unregistered crypto offerings
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday said it has charged Youtuber Richard Heart and three of
2023-07-31 23:06
Who is Gayle King's ex-husband? 'CBS Mornings' host divorced William Bumpus for cheating
Who is Gayle King's ex-husband? 'CBS Mornings' host divorced William Bumpus for cheating
Gayle King had two children with former partner William Bumpus in the eight years that they were married
2023-07-31 12:14
USMNT vs Mexico: Starting lineup, TV channel, live stream and how to watch online
USMNT vs Mexico: Starting lineup, TV channel, live stream and how to watch online
The latest USMNT vs Mexico matchup comes courtesy of the CONCACAF Nations League with Folarin Balogun expected to make his awaited debut.As rumors swirl about Patrick Vieira possibly taking over as the new U.S. Men's National Team head coach, the Americans have a rivalry game to focus on in...
2023-06-16 08:29
How to watch Japanese Netflix from anywhere in the world
How to watch Japanese Netflix from anywhere in the world
SAVE 49%: Unblock Japanese Netflix from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN. A one-year subscription
2023-06-09 11:55
Save Up to $400 on iRobot's Roomba Vacuums, Mops
Save Up to $400 on iRobot's Roomba Vacuums, Mops
From Halloween to New Year's, the holidays are prime time for house guests. Guests who
2023-11-16 22:45
Modern Warfare 2 Multiplayer Reveal Date Leaked
Modern Warfare 2 Multiplayer Reveal Date Leaked
The reveal date for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer has just been leaked
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