Pardon Trump’s Critics Now
President Biden has a moral obligation to do what he can for patriotic Americans who have risked it all.
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Illustration by Allison Zaucha / The Atlantic. Sources: Getty; Jonathan Ernst / Getty; Chip Somodevilla / Getty; GPO. The Swing States Are in Good Hands
The places most crucial to the election have leaders who are committed to a fair process.
Illustration by The Atlantic. Source: Getty. Judge Cannon Has Gotten It Completely Wrong
In dismissing the classified-documents case, she is ignoring both practical history and legal precedent.
Illustration by Joanne Imperio / The Atlantic. Sources: Mark Wilson / Getty; U.S. District Court / Southern District of Florida. With Trump’s SCOTUS Appeal, Justice Delayed Is Justice Denied
This was a choice.
Mark Peterson / Redux Jack Smith’s Daring Gambit
Donald Trump’s frivolous claim of absolute immunity looks to be heading to the Supreme Court, with massive consequences both for him and for the future of American democracy.
Drew Angerer / Getty The 2024 Election Could Be the End of the Cases Against Donald Trump
The most powerful office in the nation presents his best chance to terminate the cases against him.
McNamee / Getty The Three Biggest Obstacles to Convicting Trump
Although Special Counsel Jack Smith has brought a strong case, he still faces significant challenges.
The Atlantic; Source: Brandon Bell / Getty The Secret Service Texting Scandal Makes No Sense
At best, it’s a tale of shocking incompetence. At worst, the parade of errors is indicative of darker motivations.
Mandel Ngan / AFP / Getty Stop Waiting for Trump to Get Convicted
The chances that the criminal cases against the former president will be successful are slim to none, and that will only embolden him and his followers.
Saul Loeb / AFP / Getty Ban Him Forever
To send the right message, Donald Trump’s removal from Facebook must be permanent.
jamie squire / drew angerer / getty / the atlantic
