Summary

Donald Trump declared on Truth Social that he was voiding Joe Biden’s pardons for Jan. 6 committee members, calling them “VOID, VACANT, AND OF NO FURTHER FORCE OR EFFECT.”

He claimed Biden’s use of an autopen made the pardons invalid, citing unproven claims from The Heritage Foundation. Legal experts note that a president cannot revoke a predecessor’s pardons.

Biden issued them to shield officials from politically motivated investigations.

Trump, who has repeatedly threatened prosecutions, accused the committee members of wrongdoing and suggested they be investigated.

  • NocturnalMorning@lemmy.world
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    8 days ago

    What’s gone stop him from sending his goons to arrest political opponents? They’re at the ignoring the courts step in the process right now.

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      8 days ago

      That’s the unfortunate truth; once a court order is not enforced, you are already past the point of no return. One of two things follow, either a new dictatorship, or blood.

        • betweenthesixes@lemm.ee
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          8 days ago

          FTFY: “Court order not enforced and no reaction from the public elected officials that are meant to represent the public. Why would they stop?”

          • dwalin@lemmy.world
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            8 days ago

            Dont put your future into other peoples hands. Its your future and rights that are at stake.

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              8 days ago

              I understand your sentiment and it is especially poignant these days, but that is literally the only reason they exist in the first place. If we need to take action (which I agree has now reached that point) their position should be eliminated as they have made themselves redundant.