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FACT CHECK: No, Donald Trump CAN NOT Revoke Joe Biden's Pardons

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FACT CHECK: No, Donald Trump CAN NOT Revoke Joe Biden's Pardons

In today’s episode of The Josh Lafazan Show, we’re diving deep into one of Trump’s most outlandish claims: his attempt to revoke President Biden’s pardons. Trump has repeatedly stated that if he wins the election, he’ll immediately move to revoke pardons granted to key figures like Dr. Anthony Fauci, Adam Schiff, Liz Cheney, and Adam Kinzinger. But can he legally do this? The answer is a resounding no, and here’s why.

First, let’s start with the facts:

• Presidential Pardons Are Final and Irrevocable: According to the U.S. Constitution, once a president grants a pardon, it's final. The power to pardon is an executive function that cannot be undone by a future president or the courts.
  
   
• Legal Experts Agree: Constitutional law experts, including Harvard’s Laurence Tribe and University of Chicago’s Aziz Huq, confirm that pardons are irreversible, and Trump's suggestion to undo them is legally absurd.
  
   
• The Autopen Distraction: Some critics on the right have raised concerns about Biden's use of the autopen to sign pardons, yet Trump himself used the autopen to sign over 1,600 pardons. If autopen usage is an issue, it’s one that applies to Trump’s own actions too.
  
   

Now let’s take a look at why Trump’s desire to revoke these pardons is such a dangerous distortion of the pardon power:

• Trump’s Own Pardons: While Biden’s pardons have focused on criminal justice reform, Trump used his power to pardon allies like Joe Arpaio, Michael Flynn, and Roger Stone—individuals with ties to his political interests, some convicted of serious crimes. Many see this as political retribution, not mercy or justice.
  
   
• The Founders’ Intent: The Founders gave the president the pardon power as a check on the judiciary. It was meant to provide mercy and prevent injustice, not to be weaponized for political gain.
  
   

In this video, we’ll explore:
🔴 Trump’s Unconstitutional Claim: Why Trump cannot legally revoke Biden’s pardons.
🟡 The Truth Behind the Autopen: Addressing the autopen scandal Trump’s supporters are pushing.
🟢 The Real Pardon Scandal: How Trump’s pardons were a tool for political benefit, not justice.
🔵 The Founders’ Vision of Mercy: How Trump’s view of the pardon power goes against the constitutional intent.

Don’t miss this deep dive into the legalities of presidential pardons and what Trump’s dangerous rhetoric means for American democracy.

What do YOU think?
● Should Trump’s claims about revoking pardons be taken seriously?
● How should the American people respond to political abuses of presidential power?
● What should the future of the pardon power look like?

Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

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