The NPR Politics Podcast Don't Expect Donald Trump To Retire
Dec 3, 2020
Donald Trump is contemplating a 2024 reelection bid, stirring up speculation and strategy discussions. The podcast dives into how he continues to challenge the legitimacy of Biden's election, igniting political division. It also addresses the controversial realm of presidential pardons, including the implications of a self-pardon. The conversation highlights the effects of Trump's potential return on the Republican landscape and Biden’s efforts for bipartisanship, painting a vivid picture of America's tumultuous political future.
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Self-Pardoning
- Whether a president can self-pardon is an unsettled legal question.
- Trump believes he can, but also claims he doesn't need to, having done nothing wrong.
Preemptive Pardons
- Presidential pardons can be issued preemptively, even before charges are filed.
- This is rare but legal, as demonstrated by Ford's pardon of Nixon.
Potential Pardon Recipients
- Trump might pardon several figures like Paul Manafort, Rick Gates, and Steve Bannon.
- These individuals are connected to the Mueller investigation or face other federal charges.