Does anyone think that DeSantis would pardon Trump if he wins?

[slater71]

I think he could because political wise, DeSantis would look like a hero to MAGA world. But on the other hand it would make Trump stronger.

[OneBlueDotS-Carolina]

1. DeSantis can't pardon anyone for Federal Crimes n/t

[Celerity]

5. Of course he can if he wins the POTUS. Did you not read the OP?

[OneBlueDotS-Carolina]

14. If desantis wins what?

The Kentucky derby?

[Celerity]

15. the Preakness

[OneBlueDotS-Carolina]

18. Only if he's wearing those white go-go boots n/t

[Celerity]

19. lol

[frogmarch]

6. Wiki says

"Federal pardons issued by the president apply only to federal offenses; they do not apply to state or local offenses or private civil offenses. Federal pardons also do not apply to cases of impeachment. Pardons for state crimes are handled by governors or a state pardon board."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_pardons_in_the_United_States#:~:text=Federal%20pardons%20issued%20by%20the,or%20a%20state%20pardon%20board.

[newdayneeded]

2. I wouldn't think so

because for desatan to win it must have meant that the majority of Maga voted for him. He wouldn't need to earn their vote.

[haele]

3. Nope. TFG is a better political tool if he is a martyr.

Deathsantis is probably hoping he'll die in custody over the next two years.

Haele

[Celerity]

8. A large chunk of the planet is hoping Trump dies (under normal circumstances) as soon as possible

Especially in the advanced first world nations, where that desire is overwhelming.

[Ocelot II]

4. I really doubt he would do that. They are not friends, or even friendly.

TFG is doing his best to kneecap DeSatan, apparently not considering the possibility that he might need a pardon someday and DeSatan might feel disinclined to do him any favors if, God help us, he should ever be in a position to grant pardons.

[Mike Nelson]

7. Well...

... let's hope DeSantis never has the opportunity... but, you've hit upon the answer. If politically it helps DeSantis win a 2nd term, yes; if not, no.

[Celerity]

10. I think DeathSentence wouldn't do so, as it won't help his re-election (if he nightmarishly wins)

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I think (as of now). It would greatly strengthen Trump, and I could so see an 82 year old Trump making a shitshow in the 2028 election. Trump is definitely more than capable of biting the hand that feeds him, he is a monster with no boundaries or limits when it comes to his personal power and wealth.

[nevergiveup]

9. I think a pardon is 100% likely

from any Republican that might be elected president in 2024 and that includes the little Nazi from Florida. There will probably always be a hardcore group (25%) of base Trump lovers who will cling onto him forever and their support will always be needed.

[Red Mountain]

11. Doesn't a pardon require an admission of guilt?

No guilt = nothing to pardon him for.

[JohnSJ]

12. In a NY minute

[Scrivener7]

13. This.

[Prairie_Seagull]

16. DeSatanic would need most of the I's to win presidency.

I don't believe most independents have completely lost their minds. They see that tfg has turned himself into a comic book villain, Super Nero. I don't believe it would be a net gain. Without the I's DeSatanic stays in florida.

That said it is, early days.

[H2O Man]

17. Of course.

It will be a feature of his campaign.

[DavidDvorkin]

20. It would be amusing to watch Trump gritting his teeth while begging a man he hates for a pardon.

[tavernier]

21. Depends on what's in it for him.

He’s as big a grifter as Trump.

[Trenzalore]

22. As he leaves office if he was elected maybe

I don't think if he was elected he would want to start off his term with a political distraction.

Also, if he wins, he beats Trump, and I don't think Trump is going to be exactly polite if that would happen.

[viva la]

23. He might consider what befell Ford after pardoning

Crook Nixon.

Lost his election.

[Whiskeytide]

24. I think it will be part of the deal they make ...

… to have Тяцмp bow out of the race and throw his weight behind Desantis. That is Тяцмp‘s best option. He can likely beat Desantis in the primary, but his chances in the GE are pretty grim. If he’s convinced the long con is finally over, that’s the option he’ll choose - sell his base/cult for a get out of jail card.