Trump can pardon himself – but it would be disastrous for democracy

AP With the appointment of Robert Mueller as a special counsel, the chatter about President Donald Trump’s impeachment has started to migrate from the purely hypothetical to the realm of potential practical reality. All citizens have a duty to stay informed during such a moment. But legal and political experts have the added responsibility of […]

The Ultimate Trump Move to End the Russia Scandal: Pardon Himself?!

A president known for stretching the limits of ethical conduct makes a bold move to pardon a close family member of federal crimes. This is not a bulletin from the future, but rather from 2001, when Bill Clinton pardoned his half brother for cocaine possession. The cleaning of Roger Clinton’s slate (he had served his […]