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“I have no idea who this Roger Stone person is”
-Trump probably
I have no idea who Trump Jr. is
Gonna be fun for his cell mate that always wanted to fuck Richard Nixon.
Yeah, I'd love to see him in Federal prison, too. Except that Trump will probably pardon him.
That would be an admission of guilt....
How many times has Trump already admitted to behavior that makes him guilty? Nothing happens to him.
False. Accepting a pardon is not legally an admission of guilt. That's a common myth. But still it ain't a good look.
"4. Reason for seeking pardon
In answering question 20, you should state the specific purpose for which you are seeking pardon and, if applicable, attach any relevant documentary evidence that indicates how a pardon will help you accomplish that purpose (such as citations to applicable provisions of state constitutions, statutes, or regulations, or copies of letters from appropriate officials of administrative agencies, professional associations, licensing authorities, etc.). In addition, you should bear in mind that a presidential pardon is ordinarily a sign of forgiveness and is granted in recognition of the applicant's acceptance of responsibility for the crime and established good conduct for a significant period of time after conviction or release from confinement. A pardon is not a sign of vindication and does not connote or establish innocence. For that reason, when considering the merits of a pardon petition, pardon officials take into account the petitioner's acceptance of responsibility, remorse, and atonement for the offense." So your still guilty just not getting punished for it.
So you're still guilty, just not getting punished for it.
Still wrong. In the text you quoted, the admission of guilt is a possible means of qualifying the necessity and prudence of granting a pardon. It does not mean that the pardon is an admission of guilt. For example, one does not have to even have been convicted of a crime in order to receive a pardon. It's just not the most common, or ethical, thing to do. Historically, most people who have received pardons have admitted to guilt. But this is Trump were talking about.
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