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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsDoes a pardon apply to future crimes?
Because, you know that if Donald Trump is pardoned today, he will likely commit another crime tomorrow. It's in his blood. He is drawn to criminality.
Of course, no crimes have officially been defined at this moment, so what would be the need for any pardon?
Cirque du So-What
(25,812 posts)so its another thing to add to the worry pile...not that Ill be contributing to the general anxiety level several times a day.
duforsure
(11,882 posts)In return for leaving, but his wasn't to the level as this one has likely been, but it wouldn't stand if Pence was also implicated involved too, and reversed.
Raven123
(4,716 posts)Raven123
(4,716 posts)The Constitution refers to Offenses against the United States and therefore I believe refers to established offenses. Anything in the future would imply immunity from prosecution IMO. I cant conceive that being the intent of the Constitutions authors.
Pobeka
(4,999 posts)exboyfil
(17,857 posts)Lots of what Trump is involved in is ongoing. I think you could make a case if he accesses dirty cash after the pardon.
beachbumbob
(9,263 posts)Indictments and charges. The question boils down to trump self-pardon himself and others
hlthe2b
(101,730 posts)committed while in office. So, no, he can't rob a bank the day after leaving and not be prosecuted. Nor does this cover state prosecution for crimes during his time in office.
Hassin Bin Sober
(26,273 posts)Stallion
(6,473 posts)as opposed to a pardon for past conduct or acts that may result in future charges which can can be pardoned