The extent to which it was unfair and didn't follow its own rules is particularly egregious with Samourai. I know it's a legend and not established history, but it does feel like a time when King Alfred's hanging of the judges to restore justice is an event worthy of consideration. Especially with regard to SDNY.
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oh now THAT sounds like an interesting precedent....
but would @SuiGenerisJohn support our pardon?!
If I were Trump I'd pardon everyone convicted by SDNY on principal.
Maybe with some exceptions for truly dangerous people.
Maybe.
Might be worth floating as an option for what he'll do if and only if Vance loses in 2028. Just to avoid footgunning the party too much.
Caesar marched his armies on Rome; Trump could flood America with inmates.