A presidential pardon cannot protect individuals from state-level criminal charges related to election interference.

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The thread discusses concerns about Donald Trump's attempts to alter the 2020 election results and the potential legal consequences for him and his allies, including the inability of a presidential pardon to protect them from state-level criminal charges.

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Parent: Political AccountabilityEntity: Presidential PardonsImpact: negativeDate: Oct 26, 2026Target: The effectiveness of presidential pardons in shielding individuals from state-level legal consequences.

State governments have the authority to prosecute individuals for election-related crimes, regardless of presidential pardons.

Parent: Legal ConsequencesEntity: State GovernmentsImpact: positiveDate: Oct 26, 2026Target: The legal authority of state governments to prosecute election-related crimes.

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Todd Blanche warned: A presidential pardon can’t save you from state prison https://www.alternet.org/trump-trying-steal-election/ via Alternet.org

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Todd Blanche warned: A presidential pardon can’t save you from state prison

Former chief of staff to Homeland Security, Miles Taylor wants to see state governments go after President Donald Trump and his allies for their attempt to steal the 2020 election, particularly now that Trump is trying to change the election again. 

https://www.alternet.org/trump-trying-steal-election/

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