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neohippie

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3. Except Trump can't pardon State charges

Reply to NewJeffCT (Reply #2)

Fri Apr 13, 2018, 04:55 PM

Apr 2018

The warrant was handled through State of New York, and the investigation was also done by the State of New York, it was just a referral to their US Attorney for the State of NY from Mueller's office

I think Mueller expected this pardon game and is making sure that he can limit Trump's ability to play

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Trump Called Michael Cohen as Their Lawyers Went to Court Over Seized Trump Documents [View all] DonViejo Apr 2018 OP

If they get a restriction on viewing the docs....shucks. You know there's collusion info in there. Honeycombe8 Apr 2018 #1

He said, don't worry, I'll pardon you NewJeffCT Apr 2018 #2

Except Trump can't pardon State charges neohippie Apr 2018 #3

Understood that Trump can't pardon for state crimes NewJeffCT Apr 2018 #4

Mueller could speed things up a bit by Mc Mike Apr 2018 #5