Politicology “F--k it: Release 'em all”—The Weekly Roundup
Jan 24, 2025
Liam Donovan, a Principal at Bracewell LLP and host of 'The Lobby Shop', teams up with Marc Caputo, a Senior Politics Reporter at Axios. They dive into the implications of Donald Trump's broad pardons related to January 6th and Joe Biden's strategic pardons for critics and family members. The duo sparks conversation around the evolving views on executive power and whether America is inching toward a more monarchical presidency. They also touch on the ethical quagmire surrounding Trump and Melania's entry into memecoins, raising eyebrows about political influence in the crypto space.
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Trump's Blanket Pardon
- Trump pardoned 1,500 people involved in January 6th, including those who attacked police.
- This contradicted J.D. Vance's earlier statement, highlighting Trump's unpredictability.
Biden's Preemptive Pardons
- Biden issued preemptive pardons, mirroring Trump's actions and raising ethical concerns.
- This behavior undermines Biden's image as a restorer of norms and fuels cynicism.
Escalating Executive Power
- Trump and Biden's actions reveal a concerning trend of escalating executive power.
- Both exploited their authority, reflecting a deeper societal shift towards cynicism.