TexasScientist said:
Prediction: Trump will resign, Pence will pardon him
https://thehill.com/opinion/white-house/525845-prediction-trump-will-resign-pence-will-pardon-him
I think he has to, if he is smart. What do you think?
I don't see Trump resigning. In fact, looks like they'll have to escort him out of the White House.
He has at least a couple of problems here.
First, to pardon is to admit guilt. In other words, you say the person is guilty but you pardon him for his crime. So Pence would be acknowledging guilt on Trump's part.
Second, a pardon by Pence would apply only to federal crimes. The State of New York is looking at Trump for tax fraud. So Pence's pardon wouldn't apply to state crimes.
Third, Trump could attempt to pardon himself. It's never been tried, but if anything Trump is a norm-breaker.
I don't think the Biden Administration will pursue prosecuting Trump because it's a bad look. However, Trump is in lots of trouble in New York.