Goldberg: The good reasons and bad politics surrounding a third Trump impeachment
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Right-wing groups are lobbying the White House for mass pardons for junior administration personnel involved in policy areas like deportations, war, and trade. Meanwhile, a subterranean debate persists among Democrats over whether to pursue a third impeachment of President Trump if they retake the House. Columnist Jonah Goldberg argues that while impeachment may remain futile due to Senate conviction thresholds, Congress should instead pursue legislative safeguards and constitutional amendments to curb presidential pardon and spending powers.
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The article addresses whether congressional Democrats should pursue a third of President Trump and highlights potential legislative reforms to restrict unilateral presidential s and political control over federal funds.
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