2024-12-02 Matters of Democracy: Democratic Norms? Pardon power?

03/12/2024 13 min Temporada 2024 Episodio 1202
2024-12-02 Matters of Democracy: Democratic Norms? Pardon power?

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Unprecedented Challenges to Democratic Norms: Trump's actions and appointments threaten the rule of law, disregard constitutional norms, and potentially undermine the Senate's role in governance.Abuse of Power and Potential for Retribution: pardon of Hunter Biden, while potentially justified on some grounds, sets a dangerous precedent and opens the door for future abuses of the pardon power. Additionally, appointments like Kash Patel to the FBI raise concerns about politically motivated investigations and persecution of perceived enemies.Erosion of Public Trust and Institutional Integrity: Trump's reliance on unqualified loyalists and disregard for expertise undermines the credibility and effectiveness of government institutions.

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