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Fast Track to Fascism: All Biden’s Pardons are Null and void [1]
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Date: 2025-03-17
Picture this: Donald Trump, after a late-night binge of Coca-Cola and McDonald’s cheeseburgers—maybe with a splash of ketamine courtesy of a shady pal—stumbles into a grand idea. In a fit of self-proclaimed brilliance, he issues a proclamation from on high: all pardons granted by Joe Biden are hereby “VOID, VACANT, AND OF NO FURTHER FORCE OR EFFECT.”
Done deal, right? Classic Trump—bold, brash, and straight from the gut. But, as with his tariffs or his flip-flop on Ukraine, it’s clear the orange maestro hasn’t thought this one through.
Let’s unpack the fallout.
If Trump can wave his tiny hands and erase Biden’s pardons, what’s stopping the next president from doing the exact same thing? Imagine a future where every incoming administration gets to pick and choose which pardons stick. Suddenly, that golden shield Trump and his loyal minions have been counting on starts to look more like a paper umbrella in a hurricane. Legal jeopardy? Oh, it’s coming—and not just for Trump, but for his entire circus of cronies.
Take Elon Musk, for instance. The guy’s been swaggering around, acting like laws are mere suggestions, all because he figured Trump’s pardon pen was his get-out-of-jail-free card. Well, surprise, Elon—your safety net just got torched. If pardons can be undone, Musk’s reckless gambles might land him in a courtroom faster than you can say “Tesla stock crash.”
But here’s the kicker: Trump’s not just screwing over his buddies—he’s painting a giant target on his own back. Give it three years and nine months (assuming elections still happen), and this same weapon could swing right back at him. A future president—maybe one with a grudge—could nullify every pardon Trump’s ever handed out, leaving him and his goons exposed to the full force of the law. And if the stars align just right, the International Criminal Court might even RSVP to the party.
So go ahead, Donnie. Weaponize the Justice Department. Speed up your fascist fever dream. Because in the end, this isn’t just a misstep—it’s self-sabotage. Trump’s handing his enemies the ammunition, and he’s too busy gorging on fast food to notice the trap he’s set for himself. Tick-tock, Mr. President. The clock’s already running.
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