Trump tweeted this morning that numerous legal scholars agree that he does indeed have the absolute right to pardon himself if he wants to. But he then asks why would he do that when he hasn’t done anything wrong:
As has been stated by numerous legal scholars, I have the absolute right to PARDON myself, but why would I do that when I have done nothing wrong? In the meantime, the never ending Witch Hunt, led by 13 very Angry and Conflicted Democrats (& others) continues into the mid-terms!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 4, 2018
This first came up over the weekend when ABC’s George Stephanopoulos asked Giuliani if Trump could pardon himself, which is why I think he’s addressing that now.
Trump is also celebrating his 500th day as president, pointing out that many believe he’s gotten more done in his first 500 days than any other president:
This is my 500th. Day in Office and we have accomplished a lot - many believe more than any President in his first 500 days. Massive Tax & Regulation Cuts, Military & Vets, Lower Crime & Illegal Immigration, Stronger Borders, Judgeships, Best Economy & Jobs EVER, and much more...
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 4, 2018
....We had Repeal & Replace done (and the saving to our country of one trillion dollars) except for one person, but it is getting done anyway. Individual Mandate is gone and great, less expensive plans will be announced this month. Drug prices coming down & Right to Try!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 4, 2018
“This is the best time EVER to look for a job.” James Freeman of WSJ.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 4, 2018
They may have had repeal and replace done, but it wasn’t what was promised by Trump or by Congress. And regardless how it got killed (by McCain), it didn’t get done. I’m still paying exorbitant premiums for my health care.
Trump also defended his trade war with Canada:
China already charges a tax of 16% on soybeans. Canada has all sorts of trade barriers on our Agricultural products. Not acceptable!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 4, 2018
The U.S. has made such bad trade deals over so many years that we can only WIN!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 4, 2018
No, the American people will lose long before it wins. See Great Depression…
UPDATE: Trump just tweeted that the appoint of Mueller is “totally unconstitutional”:
https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1003624231408676864This was brought to light by Mark Levin and Northwestern Law School Professor Steven Calabresi.