Trump wins, he pardons and acquits himself and is empowered to continue his criminal behavior without consequence. If he loses, he faces justice for all the things he’s done.

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      That one holds but the pending federal crimes will get wiped away. The GA election interference should still be in play but I’m not up to date on its status.

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        You’re correct about the federal charges. There’s also the possibility that he pre-emptively and secretly pardoned himself for all future crimes while President. There’s a legal argument to be made that he cannot do that, but it’s never been tested before, and I would not expect the SCOTUS to side with justice in that case. It’s maddening that they haven’t prosecuted him for his many many crimes already.

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      Oh you sweet summer child.

      That only holds true until emperor Turnip declares himself immune from state charges, and SCOTUS confirms it.