How the Trump Indictments Backfired
The Political Scene | The New Yorker
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Presidential Accountability and Legal Immunity
This chapter examines the implications of legal actions against former presidents, highlighting how societal perceptions of accountability may have shifted towards a belief in presidential immunity. It discusses key judicial decisions and their potential long-term impact on future presidencies, including the ethics surrounding appointments within the Justice Department. The conversation also touches on the controversial use of pardons, particularly in relation to Joe Biden's pardon of his son, raising concerns about emerging political norms and their consequences.
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