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Summary

Trump declared Biden's pardons "VOID" in a late-night Truth Social post, claiming they were signed by autopen without Biden's knowledge—despite Trump having used autopen during his first term.

Trump warned pardoned individuals, including January 6th committee members (who weren't charged with crimes), that they're "subject to investigation at the highest level."

Critics characterized his statements as "dictator shit" and questioned their legality, with one commenting this represents "the 17th constitutional crisis of just this weekend alone."

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[–] Gammelfisch@lemmy.world 9 points 2 weeks ago

The Russian vacuum between his ears had a short circuit.

[–] werefreeatlast@lemmy.world 8 points 2 weeks ago (7 children)

If he opens that box, then come the next president Trump might finally end up in jail. But nah! Go ahead fucker! Let's see this get interesting. Like the new ROTC students required to wear KKK hoodies. That wouldn't be at all sus. We know the guy is out of his mind full dementia empty skull. The world just needs that one last straw.

And may I remind us all how happy Duterte was just a few years ago. Jailing people, murdering, etc. The guy even silenced TFC so Filipinos abroad didn't need to bother with the stuff he was doing at home. Now he's in jail. Not easy, pay your way out jail. This is Saddam Hussein hanging jail. The consequences for crimes against humanity need to be real. So just let us enjoy our daily rat race until we too end up in Guantanamo accidentally. Worrying about things that are coming on to others is fruitless. But we should hope that the international court at least gets putin.

[–] torrentialgrain@lemm.ee 8 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

You’re optimistic to assume that there will be free elections.

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[–] thespcicifcocean@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

The Hague Hilton isn't where Duterte belongs, but it's better than nothing.

[–] werefreeatlast@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago

Oh, wait! Saddam went to the iraki court. That's where he was given his upside down tie to ride one last swing. I propose Duterte checks that out! A tie would look good on him.

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[–] Texas_Hangover@sh.itjust.works 7 points 2 weeks ago

He should be wary. Lest such fuckery become a prescident.

[–] portifornia@lemmy.world 6 points 2 weeks ago

Slammed 💥 🦹‍♂️

🙄

[–] ThePantser@sh.itjust.works 6 points 2 weeks ago (4 children)

Such a child. "My Pardons are better than yours"

He just can't stand that we are not just laying down and receiving his limp penis.

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[–] Th4tGuyII@fedia.io 6 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Honestly, man rants like he's on a bad trip - with so much projection that it burns the eyes

[–] philoko@ani.social 5 points 2 weeks ago

Dementia will do that to you

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