Jason Miller, a top adviser to Donald Trump, was asked on CNN this morning if the president-elect would pardon himself of federal charges he faced, once he takes office.

Trump was indicted last year for allegedly trying to overturn the 2020 election, and for possessing and hiding classified documents. The justice department special counsel leading the prosecution, Jack Smith, last week dropped those charges, thought kept open the possibility that they could be reinstated at a future time.

Once he is inaugurated, Trump has the power to issue himself a pardon that could end his legal trouble for good. CNN asked Miller if Trump would do that, and he responded:

“That would never be something that I would weigh in on. That would be something for the legal team to discuss. And again, President Trump did nothing wrong.”

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    9 days ago

    He’s also facing state charges that literally threaten his freedom. He absolutely will not go quietly in 2028. Like people were saying over and over during the election…

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        9 days ago

        Y’all liked Comeys Hillary Clinton email investigations right before the election? That’s what’s on the menu for the next one with Trump’s lapdog… Best part about this time is there will be literally 0 evidence and they’ll just say whatever they want and the dumbshit corporate media, who by then will be licking Trump’s boots to keep their money, will run with whatever story is given.

        I for one am “looking forward” to the " we’ve proven Elizabeth Warren is a Chinese asset, stole documents, and harbors a spy" story along with whatever other colorful bullshit they decide to fabricate.

        I don’t think they’ll need to rig the election other than by rigging the media output.