BUtterfield 8 22,084 Posted January 18 President Donald Trump is preparing to issue around 100 pardons and commutations on his final full day in office Tuesday, according to three people familiar with the matter, a major batch of clemency actions that includes white collar criminals, high-profile rappers and others but -- as of now -- is not expected to include Trump himself. The White House held a meeting on Sunday to finalize the list of pardons, two sources said. Trump, who had been rolling out pardons and commutations at a steady clip ahead of Christmas, had put a pause on them in the days leading up to and directly after the January 6 riots at the US Capitol, according to officials. Aides said Trump was singularly focused on the Electoral College count in the days ahead of time, precluding him for making final decisions on pardons. White House officials had expected them to resume after January 6, but Trump retreated after he was blamed for inciting the riots. Initially, two major batches had been ready to roll out, one at the end of last week and one on Tuesday. Now, officials expect the last batch to be the only one -- unless Trump decides at the last minute to grant pardons to controversial allies, members of his family or himself. The final batch of clemency actions is expected to include a mix of criminal justice reform-minded pardons and more controversial ones secured or doled out to political allies. The pardons are one of several items Trump must complete before his presidency ends in days. White House officials also still have executive orders prepared, and the President is still hopeful to declassify information related to the Russia probe before he leaves office. But with a waning number of administration officials still in jobs, the likelihood that any of it gets done seemed to be shrinking. The January 6 riots that led to Trump's second impeachment have complicated his desire to pardon himself, his kids and personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani. At this point, aides do not think he will do so, but caution only Trump knows what he will do with his last bit of presidential power before he is officially out of office at noon on January 20. After the riots, advisers encouraged Trump to forgo a self-pardon because it would appear like he was guilty of something, according to one person familiar with the conversations. Several of Trump's closest advisers have also urged him not to grant clemency to anyone involved in the siege on the US Capitol, despite Trump's initial stance that those involved had done nothing wrong. Source 5 Quote Share Link to post Share on other sites Facebook Twitter
Rahrahbitchson 1,199 Posted January 18 Alexa play cry baby Please could you be tender and I will sit close to you, let's give it a minute before we admit that we're through Quote Share Link to post Share on other sites Facebook Twitter
PunkTheFunk 108,972 Posted January 18 5 Quote Share Link to post Share on other sites Facebook Twitter
jacs vs looser 1,521 Posted January 18 Disgusting. Watch more than half of those being white collar criminals who he is somehow connected to. There should honestly be a limit as to what type of crimes a president can pardon. 9 Quote Share Link to post Share on other sites Facebook Twitter
Kimmo 40,451 Posted January 18 Federal pardons, the states can still come after them so don’t hold your breath Trumpet, we have your addy! Tragic. 7 1 Quote Share Link to post Share on other sites Facebook Twitter
Dulo Peep 11,299 Posted January 18 1 minute ago, Kimmo said: Federal pardons, the states can still come after them so don’t hold your breath Trumpet, we have your addy! is that sarah? dul0_pEEP in your Areaaah! 1 Quote Share Link to post Share on other sites Facebook Twitter
Kimmo 40,451 Posted January 18 Just now, Dulo Peep said: is that sarah? Yes, you have a problem? If so, pull up, you got the addy! Tragic. 1 Quote Share Link to post Share on other sites Facebook Twitter
good 1,254 Posted January 18 I hate that he pardoned balloon boy’s parents tbh On second thought, love is enough 1 Quote Share Link to post Share on other sites Facebook Twitter
Dulo Peep 11,299 Posted January 18 1 minute ago, Kimmo said: Yes, you have a problem? If so, pull up, you got the addy! i am an actual chola, so if i were you, i wouldn't. Pd. tell dem that is a promise, not a threat. Â Â dul0_pEEP in your Areaaah! 1 Quote Share Link to post Share on other sites Facebook Twitter
Kimmo 40,451 Posted January 18 2 minutes ago, Dulo Peep said: i am an actual chola, so if i were you, i wouldn't. Pd. tell dem that is a promise, not a threat.   And of COURSE the white woman makes fun of metal health. Showing her truest colors! How’d that trump spell work out for ya sis? Tragic. 1 Quote Share Link to post Share on other sites Facebook Twitter
moonsago 3,298 Posted January 18 (edited) Rappers? Now we know why Lil Wayne suddently decided to stan Trump... weren’t there news about him going to jail a few months ago or something like that? ... allegedly Edited January 18 by moonsago Quote Share Link to post Share on other sites Facebook Twitter
COOOK 33,102 Posted January 18 13 hours ago, Dulo Peep said: i am an actual chola, so if i were you, i wouldn't. Pd. tell dem that is a promise, not a threat.    13 hours ago, Kimmo said: And of COURSE the white woman makes fun of metal health. Showing her truest colors! How’d that trump spell work out for ya sis? Reading you guys like - 2020 Clownie Award for Worst Profile Picture 2 Quote Share Link to post Share on other sites Facebook Twitter
Red 79,537 Posted January 18 Let me guess: there's not one single poor person that commited a minor crime in order to survive 1 Quote Share Link to post Share on other sites Facebook Twitter
FATCAT 49,765 Posted January 18 4 minutes ago, Red said: Let me guess: there's not one single poor person that commited a minor crime in order to survive Technically Trump being half a billion in debt makes him poor Purr more, hiss less. 3 Quote Share Link to post Share on other sites Facebook Twitter
Red 79,537 Posted January 18 (edited) 7 minutes ago, FATCAT said: Technically Trump being half a billion in debt makes him poor If only his crime was stealing bag of rice at the local grocery store Edited January 18 by Red Quote Share Link to post Share on other sites Facebook Twitter