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Mueller Puts President Trump In Desperate Position; Pardon Spree A Bad Idea | Rachel Maddow | MSNBC In a recent episode of The Rachel Maddow Show, Rachel Maddow discusses the legal troubles surrounding Donald Trump, particularly focusing on the implications of the Mueller investigation and how it interplays with his potential use of pardons. The episode highlights a pivotal moment in the investigation concerning Michael Cohen, Trump's former attorney, whose office and home were raided by federal agents, raising significant concerns about attorney-client privilege. Maddow emphasizes that Cohen's legal issues are intertwined with Trump's political fate. Cohen, who has been pivotal in various questionable dealings, finds himself in potentially deep legal trouble. The special master overseeing the document review revealed that a mere 14 out of 639 hard-copy documents, which equates to only about 2%, were deemed privileged. This means the bulk of the evidence collected from Cohen's various properties is fair game for prosecutors, indicating a dire situation for both Cohen and Trump. The episode also discusses Trump's escalating talks of issuing pardons, which could be seen as a desperate attempt to shield himself and his associates from legal repercussions. Maddow points out the absurdity and potential backlash of the President thinking he can simply pardon his way out of trouble, illustrating this with comparisons to past notorious pardons. Moreover, Maddow argues that despite Trump’s claims of having absolute pardon powers, his actions might not shield him from ongoing investigations or the repercussions of what happened under Cohen’s watch, especially concerning the Russians involved in interfering with the U.S. electoral process. If Trump were to issue pardons to close aides but overlook the Russian operatives indicted, he could still face significant scrutiny as those investigations unfold. This analysis calls into question the validity of using presidential pardons as a legal safeguard, especially facing the complexity of the law and the public's reaction to such actions. As Trump navigates this complex legal landscape, Maddow’s commentary provides an insightful and cautionary take on the legal ramifications of his decisions moving forward.

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