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ORANGE ALERT: The (almost) daily outrage

In a pair of early-morning tweets, Mr. Trump suggested that he would not have to pardon himself because he had “done nothing wrong." -- Michael D. Shear, New York Times

“In a pair of early-morning tweets, Mr. Trump suggested that he would not have to pardon himself because he had “done nothing wrong.” But he insisted that “numerous legal scholars” have concluded that he has the absolute right to do so, a claim that vastly overstates the legal thinking on the issue.” — Michael D. Shear, New York Times

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/04/us/politics/trump-pardon-power-constitution.html

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I WITNESS: Presidential mentorship meeting #217 (Transcript)

D: I have appreciated your guidance! After reading “Mein Kampf” several times, I realized that the direct coaching of an expert would be very useful.

STEPHEN COHEN: A historical perspective on Trump’s invocation of the Enemy Aliens Act of 1798

The law that was used to intern our innocent countrymen and -women 80 years ago—and only once before in World War I—is now being used again.

LEONARD QUART: Living with the Trumpian ethos

I know self-criticism is as important as criticizing the other side, but Trump and his cohort seem unable to engage in self-criticism or stop operating like a juggernaut that lays waste to its critics and opponents.

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