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Ford's Pardon of Nixon; or, Should Biden (Conditionally) Pardon Trump?

Author
Will Reitz
Published
Sat 30 Jul 2022
Episode Link
https://the-blue-collar-scholar.simplecast.com/episodes/fords-pardon-of-nixon-or-should-biden-conditionally-pardon-trump-6K5qnKNw

In this episode, we wander into dangerous, controversial waters: namely, current events. The events of January 6, 2021, have put Donald Trump in hot water and in danger of criminal prosecution. Once upon a time in the '70s, another former President was in a similar situation. Back then, President Ford chose to pardon Nixon, almost certainly ending his chances to win in 1976, but saving us all from an incredible legal/political circus. Should Biden consider making the same offer to Trump? What are the advantages and disadvantages of such an admittedly unlikely move?

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