Hillary Clinton Expresses Doubt Over Trump's Pardon Remarks Amid Indictments
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In a recent interview, Hillary Clinton, the former Secretary of State and 2016 presidential candidate, expressed skepticism over Donald Trump's recent comments regarding the possibility of pardoning himself. Clinton's remarks come in the wake of Trump's statement that he was unlikely to pardon himself if he were to be convicted of a crime or re-elected as president.
Speaking with MSNBC’s Jen Psaki, Clinton did not mince words when discussing the former president's assertions. “I don’t believe him on anything,” she stated, adding, “Why should I start believing him on that?” Clinton further elaborated on her distrust of Trump, noting, “Whenever [Trump] accuses somebody else of doing something, it’s almost guaranteed he’s doing it himself or he’s already done it.” She continued, “Or whenever he denies thinking about doing something or doing it, it’s almost guaranteed he is thinking about it or he’s already done it.”
Trump's comments on the matter were made during an interview with NBC's Kristen Welker. The former president emphasized that he had the option to pardon himself before leaving office but chose not to. “I could have pardoned myself. Do you know what? I was given an option to pardon myself. I could have pardoned myself when I left,” Trump remarked.
However, Clinton's skepticism is not unfounded. Trump has faced a series of legal challenges, including being indicted four times. The most recent indictment pertains to his alleged attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. Clinton, who has had her share of political battles with Trump, couldn't help but express her amusement at the situation. "All over the country, people are wondering what Hillary Rodham Clinton is thinking watching things unfold in Georgia," Rachel Maddow said to Clinton in August. In response, Clinton chuckled, "Oh, I can’t believe this. Honestly, I didn’t think that it would be under these circumstances. Yet another set of indictments."
While Clinton did express a sense of satisfaction over the legal proceedings against Trump, she also emphasized the gravity of the situation. “I don’t know that anybody should be satisfied. This is a terrible moment for our country to have a former president accused of these terribly important crimes,” she said. Clinton praised the justice system for its efforts to bring the truth to light and ensure that democracy is upheld.
Despite the mounting legal challenges, Trump remains defiant, insisting on his innocence. He described the recent indictment as "politically-inspired" and timed to coincide with his political campaign. Trump, who has been leading in several Republican polls, expressed his belief that he would defeat Joe Biden in a potential electoral matchup.
As the political landscape continues to evolve, the nation watches closely, awaiting the outcomes of the legal battles and the potential ramifications they may have on future elections.