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Trump planning to pardon himself before exiting office
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<p class="has-drop-cap">US President Donald Trump is considering pardoning himself in the final days of his administration, according to the <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/">New York Times.</a></p>
<p>The paper cited two anonymous sources said to be privy to Trump discussing the subject with his aides.</p>
<p>In several conversations since the November 3 election, Mr. Trump has told advisers he is considering giving himself a pardon, the news outlet reported on Thursday.</p>
<p>The president is reportedly weighing both the legal and political implications of a self-pardon.</p>
<p>However, the paper could not confirm whether he has raised the topic since his supporters invaded <a href="https://peoplesgazette.com/tag/pro-trump-protesters-stormed-the-capitol-building-in-washington-d-c/">Capitol Hill </a>on Wednesday, and forced a lockdown.</p>
<p>Vice President Mike Pence was presiding over certification of the November 3 election in Congress when the mob stormed the building in Washington.</p>
<p>The incident occurred after Mr. Trump addressed his supporters at a “Save America” rally where he repeated unsubstantiated claims that the election was rigged against him.</p>
<p>Several high-profile politicians, including House Speaker, Nancy Pelosi, Senate Minority Leader, Chuck Schumer, and a top Republican congressman, Adam Kinzinger, called for Mr. Trump’s removal from office.</p>
<p>Between December 22 and 24, 2020, the president rolled out scores of pardons, including to his allies convicted for criminal offences.</p>
<p>He has long said the power to pardon himself, and seeking the views of his aides on the subject is a sign he is preparing to toe that path, the paper reported.</p>
<p>Mr. Trump is said to be worried that his perceived enemies will “use the levers of law enforcement to target him” after he leaves office on January 20.</p>
<p>(NAN)</p>