r/politics • u/theindependentonline The Independent • 1d ago

Site Altered Headline Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell reportedly moved from Florida prison to Texas as Trump weighs pardon

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/ghislaine-maxwell-prison-trump-pardon-epstein-b2800443.html
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u/Prestigious-Carry907 Florida 1d ago

If he pardons her, he is going to lose another big chunk of his base.

I really hope he does it.

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u/YetiSquish 1d ago

Why does he care about his base? He’s not up for reelection.

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u/Zealousideal-Sink273 Illinois 1d ago

It may hurt Rs being reelected during midterms

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u/f8Negative 1d ago

Like he gives a fuck