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State prosecutors will hinder potential Trump pardon: Michael Mukasey


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Published in Politics and Government on Tuesday, December 3rd 2024 at 23:00 GMT by Brian Stokes   Print publication without navigation

  • Former U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey tells "CUOMO" that a pardon for President-elect Donald Trump from President Joe Biden isn't going to happen for three reasons: Alvin Bragg, Letitia James and Fani Willis,

The article discusses former Attorney General Michael Mukasey's perspective on the potential legal implications for former President Donald Trump regarding the classified documents case. Mukasey argues that state prosecutors could complicate any potential federal pardon for Trump by pursuing state charges, which a presidential pardon does not cover. He highlights that while Trump could theoretically be pardoned for federal crimes, state crimes would remain actionable. Mukasey also critiques the timing and nature of the charges against Trump, suggesting they might be politically motivated, especially given the proximity to the election. He points out the unusual nature of charging a former president with such serious crimes, questioning the legal and political ramifications of these actions.

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