And so, no, I'm not opining or in any way saying what President Trump did is wrong. Absolutely not. By the way, isn't it inconsistent with what you said, though? Absolutely not. Pledge. No. There's a difference between saying we will prosecute anybody if later a president chooses to pardon that individual. That is the president's right under our Constitution. Do not forget that a few days before President Trump pardoned the individuals associated and who have pled guilty to the conduct. (03:32–03:38)
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Asserts that prosecution and presidential pardons are separate processes.
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