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Rachael Dorr's avatar

This meme is perfect for the subject:

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“We hear that President Trump may not pardon the Thanksgiving Turkey this year because th Turkey is having problems raising the $2 million the pardon costs. This is a developing story” 😹

Mari Anne's avatar

It feels like you are the only one talking about this Liz! Guess there is so much corruption, no one bats an eye anymore. Thank you for all the important work you do! ♥️♥️

Ted Higgins's avatar

Great interview on 60 Minutes!

Your commentary, and the Harvard Law professor’s analysis, were very informative. Thank you for sharing these facts! 😎👍🫵

John Codman's avatar

Thank you for all you do. Thanks for shedding light on the relentless corruption of Donald Trump. I can only hope that when this is over, the people who shamelessly took advantage of Trump’s pay to play will somehow pay a price. ❤️🙏🏼

Sam Faeth's avatar

Grateful for your ongoing insights and exposure of this corruption.

Danny Desmarais's avatar

Your intelligence, persistent commitment and bravery are outstanding. I so appreciate the important work you are doing. I pass your name on to everyone I talk politics with. You are truly a modern day hero!

DaneeKim's avatar

A major point for those who have applied for a pardon thru the DOJ pardon process, recount their crimes, accept responsibility for their crimes, show remorse, and have moved forward with their lives in a productive manner. Not so for those corruptly granted pardons arbitrarily by this president.

Barbara Dillard's avatar

Thank you Liz please watch your back. There was a lady judge that went against Trump then her house burnt down. And Josh Shapiro‘s house caught on fire. Very worrisome 🙏

Darcie's avatar

We saw your interview it was great! We are so proud of you and the work you do! And have done! Keep posting please we read them daily! You’re amazing and you’re helping us to make sense of all of this nonsense! Thank you!! 😊

Liz Oyer's avatar

thank you!

Pamela davis's avatar

Good stuff, well done!

Brian Dunning's avatar

Liz, how common is it for pardon applications to go as far as FBI interviews with the defendant and associates?

Liz Oyer's avatar

In normal times, this is a required step in the process whenever the Office of the Pardon Attorney is considering recommending that a pardon is granted.

Phil Johnson's avatar

Good Q. Curious minds want to know...

Steve Midkiff's avatar

I cringe every time Liz reports on another violation of the trust and corruption by one person and his sycophants in the justice department of the pardon system. But, please don’t stop informing us about it! We all must face this issue head on in order to stop the perversion of an otherwise good and noble system. It is a valuable tool for justice and compassion but it must be changed to stop the corruption; or it should be stopped all together. Liz, please don’t stop your reporting of this corruption!

Liz Oyer's avatar

thank you for your support!

Jess Sane's avatar

Thank you for your courage and integrity.

RPM's avatar

The current Administration's perversion of the Presidential pardon power is in plain view, as are the numerous other grifts whose sole purpose is to enrich the Trump family. Thank you for your timely and informed explanations of these abuses vis a vis proper use of the pardon power. Keep up the good work.

Kaytee's avatar

One of the saddest parts of this situation is that Trevor Milton's victims won't get their money back! Thanks for fighting the good fight, Liz!

JHMinnesota's avatar

Liz, Trump has violated “norms” and “guidelines” to which most have adhered, from the first day that he entered the 2016 presidential race. So, it is no surprise that he has abused his pardon power. What can be done to ensure that future presidents do not follow his lead? We need more than norms and guidelines. Can the presidential pardon power only be restricted through an amendment to the constitution?

Liz Oyer's avatar

A constitutional amendment is the only way to restrict the power -- BUT Congress could be doing much more to require transparency and accountability.

JHMinnesota's avatar

Realizing that constitutional amendments take a monumental effort and are highly unlikely to pass, it has to start somewhere. To your knowledge are there any efforts currently to launch such a campaign? Assuming that there are not, do you have any thoughts on how the pardon power could be amended. It would seem that it is in everyone’s best interest to rein in this opportunity for abuse of the rule of law.

JHMinnesota's avatar

Liz- perhaps you can interview Congressman Cohen on your Substack

Congressman Cohen Reintroduces an Amendment to the Constitution to Clarify and Limit the Presidential Pardon Power

http://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-reintroduces-amendment-constitution-clarify-and-limit