No, Bannon is still in hot water. The same things he was charged with Federally, can be charged at the State level. I don't know why Trump even bothered with the pardon.
Mmmmmm.... I might buy the Separation-of-Powers argument - but let's try it anyway, 'cause what's the worst that could happen, *especially* if we get to throw Steve Bannon under a Federal prison...
Trump pardoning Trump lacky who was being prosecuted by Trump justice department for defrauding Trump fans who were trying to pay for Trump's Wall does seem like a really on-point note to exit on.
Some on Law Twitter suggest that Trumpy MAY have pardoned himself, on the DL, and he's got the bit of paper in his pocket, ready to whip out if a federal investigation ever starts. It would be against the law not to leave a copy of said self-pardon for the incoming administration to find, but that wouldn't invalidate the pardon (if self-pardons are valid at all).
The only way Trump could have acted with less class is by standing in the doorway and handing out My Pillows to departing staff. Don't get me wrong, it would have fit the tone of this administration perfectly, but still, I can't think of anything more ridiculous. I mean, Kellyanne's gone so...
No, Bannon is still in hot water. The same things he was charged with Federally, can be charged at the State level. I don't know why Trump even bothered with the pardon.
Mmmmmm.... I might buy the Separation-of-Powers argument - but let's try it anyway, 'cause what's the worst that could happen, *especially* if we get to throw Steve Bannon under a Federal prison...
Somebody on Twitter, maybe Joyce Vance said no. But I can’t remember the rest. It was yesterday.
Prosecutorial discretion. Like lots of things.
Cuz mashed potato brains.
Yes. Also Truth and Reform Commission.
Trump pardoning Trump lacky who was being prosecuted by Trump justice department for defrauding Trump fans who were trying to pay for Trump's Wall does seem like a really on-point note to exit on.
Some on Law Twitter suggest that Trumpy MAY have pardoned himself, on the DL, and he's got the bit of paper in his pocket, ready to whip out if a federal investigation ever starts. It would be against the law not to leave a copy of said self-pardon for the incoming administration to find, but that wouldn't invalidate the pardon (if self-pardons are valid at all).
The only way Trump could have acted with less class is by standing in the doorway and handing out My Pillows to departing staff. Don't get me wrong, it would have fit the tone of this administration perfectly, but still, I can't think of anything more ridiculous. I mean, Kellyanne's gone so...
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"Mr. Bannon . . . is known for his political acumen[.]"And Mr. Heydrich was known for his people skills.
Only if the taxpayers had bought and paid for the pillows.
If it's not recorded, it doesn't exist.
Blecchhhh.
I definitely expect Bannon to do that.
He was Trump's attorney when Trump was trying to get a casino license in Connecticut. His specialty is real estate.
I assume he will come in handy the next time Palm Beach sues Trump/Mar-a-Lago.