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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.