Trump pardon of Roger Stone would show 'real contempt' for Department of Justice, ABC legal analyst says

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President Donald Trump's possible pardon of convicted former adviser Roger Stone would show 'real contempt' for the Department of Justice said ABC legal analyst Dan Abrams Thursday. Abrams said if Trump were to make that decision, it would 'put him at odds with his Department of Justice.'

ABC legal analyst Dan Abrams warned Thursday that if President Donald Trump decided to pardon his former adviser Roger Stone, Trump would be"showing real contempt for the Department of Justice."of 40 months in prison after being convicted of obstructing a congressional investigation of Russia's alleged interference in the 2016 presidential election.

"I'm following this very closely," Trump said,"and I want to see it play out to its fullest because Roger has a very good chance of exoneration, in my opinion."

 

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Like that hasn't already happened?

What's your point?

Uhhhhh, the Imperial Cheeto has contempt for everyone and everything. Where do I collect my analyst check

This guy still on TV?

So different rules for Pres. Trump than for any other president in history. Got it.

No kidding. But since Trump's brand is corruption, his supporters will love him for it.

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