President Joe Biden’s approval rating dropped to 37%, as revealed by an NBC News poll, signaling a continued decline in favorability. As he attempts to engage an apathetic electorate in anticipation of a likely November rematch with former President Donald Trump, there’s growing speculation about the potential impact of a strategic move: pardoning Trump to “ease tensions and promote unity.” While this could be a way to boost Biden’s falling approval as an incumbent candidate, questions loom over potential sinister motives to secure another term in office.
Within mainstream media, numerous Democratic-leaning opinion writers advocate for Biden to pardon Trump, hoping to influence him to refrain from running again and portray him as guilty of alleged federal crimes in the eyes of Trump voters beyond the MAGA base. However, their aspirations faced a setback in 2021 when the 10th Circuit ruled that accepting a pardon doesn’t amount to a legal confession of guilt, aligning with the Supreme Court’s authoritative stance. The Constitution grants the president clemency power for all federal criminal offenses, excluding cases of impeachment.
Mainstream media sources supporting the idea of pardoning Trump to potentially make him look guilty include NBC News, Bloomberg.com, The Washington Post, LawFareMedia.org, Politico.com, and The Hill, with articles discussing the potential benefits and considerations of such a move.
- NBCnews – “Why Biden should pardon Trump — and we Democrats should want him to” – 17 Nov, 2020
- Bloomberg.com – “President Joe biden should pardon donald trump on one condition” – 18 Aug, 2022
- The Washington Post – “What Biden could gain from pardoning Trump” – August 18, 2022
- LawFareMedia.org – “The Case for Pardoning Trump” – Friday, January 22, 2021
- Politico.com – “Biden Isn’t the Only Official Who Could Pardon Trump” – 2 May 2023
- Washingtonpost.com – Biden should pardon Trump. Really – June 15, 2023
- The Hill – “Nine reasons Biden should pardon Trump” – 18 Jun 2023
Trump is currently confronting a staggering 91 felony counts spread across state and federal jurisdictions, a legal quagmire that carries the potential for a significant prison sentence. Simultaneously, a civil suit in New York poses a substantial threat to his business empire, with implications that could force the closure of operations in his home state. Despite these legal challenges, Trump remains the leading contender for the Republican nomination in the upcoming presidential race. However, legal actions in multiple states aim to disqualify him from seeking the presidency. If the criminal and civil proceedings unfold within a reasonably prompt timeframe, Trump could find himself navigating the campaign trail while his legal destiny hangs in the balance.
In a strategic political move, President Biden may pardon Trump and shape a narrative before the upcoming election, portraying Trump as guilty and positioning himself as a great unifier. Drawing parallels with the aftermath of Watergate, where President Nixon resigned and was later pardoned by President Ford, highlights the potential benefits of such a gesture in fostering national healing.
Prosecuting a likely opponent is historically unprecedented, and it could become a talking point for Republicans, emphasizing a perceived misuse of power by Biden. Offering a pardon, however, eliminates this criticism, presenting Biden as using his official pardon power without hindering his potential opponent.
A pardon would project Biden as magnanimous, countering image challenges he has faced with underwater approval ratings, weakness among independent voters, and contentious interactions captured in video clips and apparent animosity toward Trump and his supporters (Which is 50% of America). Biden has failed to live up to the image his campaign wanted to project. But a pardon would be a shockingly magnanimous gesture, shoring up any such image problem. . This shockingly generous gesture could help reshape Biden’s image, aligning with his campaign’s goal of portraying him as “looking Presidential” and restoring norms.
Biden’s own challenges, including his son’s dealings with foreign actors and classified documents, create a backdrop of accusations of double standards. Offering a pardon could minimize these allegations, providing a nuanced perspective on legal matters.
By sidestepping a trial through a pardon, Biden would deny Trump the spotlight to highlight unfair treatment, potentially impacting Trump’s significant campaign opportunity. Trump’s choice to decline the pardon might be seen as a strategic move to maintain his chance for public vindication, placing him in a difficult position.
Addressing the progressive wing’s concerns, Biden could demonstrate independence by offering a pardon, even if it proves deeply unpopular with this faction. Failing to do so might further associate him with extreme voices in the Democratic Party, complicating his standing with independents.
In a politically weak position, Biden’s counterintuitive move of offering a pardon could potentially alter public opinion, offering a potential U-turn in the eyes of voters. While challenges persist, navigating the complexities of this decision could shape the narrative and dynamics leading up to the election. Adding to the intrigue, Biden might consider retirement citing health reasons, coupled with pardons for Hunter and Trump upon exit, casting himself as a unifying figure in the political landscape.
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