Top Trump adviser Jason Miller declined to comment on whether the president-elect would pardon himself once in office. The possibility of a self-pardon arose after Donald Trump was indicted last year for trying to overturn the 2020 election and hiding classified documents. The charges were dropped, but could be reinstated. Trump has the power to issue himself a pardon once inaugurated. Miller did not provide a clear answer, stating it was for the legal team to discuss and claiming Trump did nothing wrong.
In other news, the GOP secured a House majority, partly due to gerrymandering in states like North Carolina. Democrats who had their districts redrawn to favor Republicans explained the impact. Meanwhile, Biden’s decision to pardon his son Hunter was met with mixed reactions, with leading Democrats largely supporting the move, citing the protection of family members from political persecution.
Biden’s visit to Angola focused on promoting US investments and addressing the history of enslavement between the two nations. The White House defended Biden’s decision to pardon his son, stating it was to protect him from political opponents. Trump hinted at potentially granting clemency to January 6 rioters in response to the pardon. Furthermore, Beijing announced restrictions on exports of key semiconductor components to the US, amid Washington’s efforts to limit China’s chip-making capabilities.
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