• AlternatePersonMan@lemmy.world
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    I would argue that Nixon’s pardon made future politicians a lot bolder with their crimes.

    … But yeah, Reagan put everything in overdrive.

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      From Civil War reconstruction to Nixon and Trump, the US has never once actually punished corrupt or traitorous leaders.