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Boo1

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4. Important to remember

Reply to Swede (Original post)

Fri May 29, 2026, 01:44 PM

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That presidential pardons do not extend to civil cases. After leaving office Rrump could be investigated and sued for collusion, and be forced to repay any money spent from any fund coming from this 'settlement'.

Failure to pay it would result in new federal charges that could be filed in response.

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