Trump incriminates himself, Biden shouldn't pardon him
The David Pakman Show - June 21, 2023
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Trump admits to crimes in most insane Fox News interview of all time
In a recent interview with Bret Baier on Fox News, Donald Trump made statements that could potentially incriminate himself in the federal indictment he is facing. Despite advice from defense lawyers to remain silent about the case, Trump has been discussing the criminal charges in media interviews and rallies. This could be detrimental to his defense as such statements can be used by the prosecution to establish guilt or undermine defense arguments. Trump admitted to having classified documents in his possession and obstructing justice, providing evidence for the charge of willful retention of national defense information. He even acknowledged that he had the documents taken to Mar-a-Lago and stored them with his personal possessions. Trump tried using the defense that the secret material was newspaper clippings and articles, even though this doesn’t make sense because then by their very definition wouldn’t be government documents. His strategy of presenting himself as a fighter and counting on right-wing support may work from a presidential campaign standpoint but it’s proving disastrous as a criminal defense.
Hell no, Biden should not pardon Trump
An op-ed was published in The Hill presenting nine arguments in favor of Joe Biden pardoning Donald Trump, but upon closer examination, each of these arguments fails to withstand scrutiny. The writer mentions the precedent for a pardon, as Gerald Ford pardoned Richard Nixon, but the unprecedented circumstances surrounding Trump's actions demand accountability, not a precedent-based pardon. Concerns about corruption and political prosecution are brought up, yet if anything, Trump’s trial will reinforce the notion that no one is above the law. Comparisons to Biden's own issues are made, but they don't negate the need for holding others accountable. Trump's potential vindication through a pardon is suggested, overlooking the fact that it doesn't prove innocence or undo the suspicions people will have. In conclusion, the arguments for a Trump pardon lack substance. The prosecution of Donald Trump is necessary to uphold the rule of law and ensure accountability.
From yesterday’s show:
Republican lunatic wildly claims Biden "committed multiple criminal acts"
During a Fox News interview, Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik made unsubstantiated accusations against President Joe Biden, claiming that he had committed multiple criminal acts without providing any evidence to support her claims. She said while speaking about the media, “You have them trying to protect Joe Biden, who has, I believe, committed multiple criminal acts.” The interviewer didn’t offer any pushback and instead said that the media will soon have to report on it. This lack of evidence highlights a disregard for due process and law and order principles in her statements. Stefanik isn’t judging Biden on hard evidence but rather on unfounded allegations. The absence of proof undermines the credibility of the claims made against Biden, emphasizing the importance of evidence-based reasoning in evaluating serious matters like this.
From yesterday’s show:
DeSantis cuts LGBT from AP PSYCHOLOGY class, College Board says no
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is facing resistance from the College Board as he seeks to eliminate LGBT subject matter from an AP psychology class in the state. DeSantis' anti-woke campaign has targeted the teaching of race and LGBTQ issues in Florida schools. The conflict arose when the Florida Department of Education asked the College Board to modify AP courses to comply with a state law restricting instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity. However, the College Board firmly refused, stating that altering the courses would compromise their college-level nature and students' preparation for future careers. This situation highlights the inconsistency of right-wing politicians who claim certain values but abandon them when they become inconvenient. While DeSantis may be pandering to anti-woke sentiments, his efforts could potentially hinder his pursuit of catching up to former President Donald Trump's popularity in the Republican primary.
More on the show:
-- Producer Pat Ford fills in for David
-- Hunter Biden accepts a plea deal in his case regarding tax crimes and a gun charge
-- Former Trump Attorney General Bill Barr calls his former boss a "consummate narcissist" who puts "his own ego above everything else"
-- Republican presidential candidates Chris Christie and Asa Hutchinson take issue with the RNC's pledge to support the party's eventual nominee
-- Ron DeSantis says he wishes he was one of Jesus's disciples
-- On the Bonus Show: Republican approval of same-sex marriage plummets, Elon Musk on Biden's plan to tax the rich, and much more...
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In A Very Stable Genius: Donald J. Trump’s Testing of America (by Philip Rucker & Carol Leonnig, © 2021, p. 169), Trump’s ignorance about American history would almost be laughable if it weren’t so shocking. Once, on a trip home from Asia, the presidential entourage landed in Honolulu to refuel and visit Pearl Harbor, and to make a somber pilgrimage to the USS Arizona Memorial (as other presidents had done), Trump had to ask his (then) Chief of Staff, John Kelly, “Hey, John, what’s this all about? What is this a tour of?” Kelly was stunned and had to give Trump a quick history lesson on what happened on Dec. 7, 1941. If Trump had learned about “a date which will live in infamy” in school, it hadn’t really pierced his consciousness or stuck with him.