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[–] undefined@lemmy.hogru.ch 34 points 2 days ago (5 children)

Have they been extradited yet? I feel like the longer they’re in the US the more likely Trump is going to step in to pardon them — it’s federal and therefore possible right?

[–] pelespirit@sh.itjust.works 44 points 2 days ago

They aren't being charged in the US, they're being charged in the UK. They're dual citizens. I guess trump could stop them from being extradited? https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwymly9yd33o

[–] FartMaster69@lemmy.dbzer0.com 11 points 2 days ago (1 children)

The president can’t pardon crimes another country is prosecuting.

[–] obviouspornalt@fedinsfw.app 17 points 2 days ago (1 children)

well, not with that attitude, certainly. but have you considered that no one in charge gives a shit about the law?

[–] FartMaster69@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 2 days ago (1 children)

He could wave a pen, say they’re pardoned and refuse to extradite. But they still could never travel to the UK or any other nation that extradites to the UK.

[–] BlaestEgnen@feddit.dk 4 points 2 days ago (2 children)

They fled to the US for amnesty because they don't intend to do so, but it would sour the American relationship with the UK even further

[–] Taldan@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago

Wouldn't be the first time Trump refused to extradite to the UK. There was that diplomat's wife who killed a kid by driving on the wrong side of the road in the UK. She fled and Trump refused extradition

[–] FartMaster69@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 2 days ago

Clearly the plan didn’t work considering US Marshals did in fact arrest them.

[–] fizzle@quokk.au 10 points 2 days ago

Doesn't really seem "on brand" for Trump.

He might have a lot in common with these scum bags but that's not enough for him to act - there's nothing in it for him.

They're also headed to jail, which is the wrong direction for Trump. He will hitch his wagon to anyone who is popular and successful like Mandani, regardless of ideology. He avoids anyone who has fallen from grace, like these two.

The only reason he pardoned the Jan 6 insurrectionists is because he may need to rely on similar support in future.

[–] TrickDacy@lemmy.world 6 points 2 days ago (1 children)

The idea being you can pardon someone of another jurisdiction's crimes...? I need to smoke another bowl apparently

[–] bitjunkie@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago

Always a correct conclusion on this fucky timeline

[–] tal@lemmy.today 5 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Have they been extradited yet? I feel like the longer they’re in the US the more likely Trump is going to step in to pardon them

This doesn't make sense.

You extradite someone if they have charges in another jurisdiction. Presidential pardons would only apply to (federal) US charges.

Hey, if you can steer a hurricane with a Sharpie...

[–] undefined@lemmy.hogru.ch 9 points 2 days ago

I mean I feel like Trump would step in to block their extradition, not magically drop their charges in other countries.