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What will be Biden's decision on pardoning Trump by the end of 2024?
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Pardon Issued • 33%
No Pardon Issued • 33%
Undecided by Deadline • 34%
Official announcements from the White House or presidential records
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Clyburn Urges Biden to Pardon Trump Amid Fears of DOJ Misuse and Policy Overhaul
Dec 9, 2024, 11:15 AM
A growing number of Democrats, including Congressman Jim Clyburn, are urging President Joe Biden to consider pardoning former President Donald Trump. This call comes amidst concerns about Trump's potential actions if he were to return to office, such as using the Justice Department to target critics and political rivals, purging federal employees, and implementing policies like withdrawing from NATO, ending birthright citizenship, and addressing the war in Ukraine. Legal and policy experts suggest that while legal challenges might not prevent Trump from executing these plans, public backlash could slow him down.
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A family member • 25%
A political ally • 25%
A controversial figure • 25%
No additional pardons • 25%
Legal reasons • 25%
Family reasons • 25%
Political strategy • 25%
Other • 25%
None • 25%
1-2 officials • 25%
3-4 officials • 25%
5 or more officials • 25%
Pardons issued • 33%
No action taken • 33%
Alternative legal protections pursued • 34%