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10. Depends on whether a president can pardon someone before they've been convicted.

Thu Jan 8, 2026, 02:20 PM

Jan 8

If so, it could happen any time. If not, it'll be a while.

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How long until Trump pardons him? (nt) [View all] Orrex Jan 7 OP

State charges? mr715 Jan 7 #1

Slob cannot pardon state charges. SheltieLover Jan 7 #2

Well, until he *demands* that the murderer be pardoned, then Orrex Jan 7 #6

Oh lol, its WAY past time for caring what HIS demands are.. Volaris Jan 8 #9

The same day he is publicly identified, whenever that is. RockRaven Jan 7 #3

Let's hope for state charges. n/t Ms. Toad Jan 7 #4

Him? You mean everyone in his administration? dem4decades Jan 7 #5

Pardons who? gab13by13 Jan 7 #7

Maybe he was at Jan. 6th was pardoned once before. BigmanPigman Jan 8 #8