“The Justice Department is investigating a potential crime related to funneling money to the White House or related political committee in exchange for a presidential pardon,” CNN reports. “The case is the latest legal twist in the waning days of President Trump’s administration after several of his top advisers have been convicted of federal criminal charges and as the possibility rises of Trump giving pardons to those who’ve been loyal to him.” Renato Mariotti: “Exchanging anything of value for an official act, such as granting a pardon, is a federal crime.”
Now what incentive does POSOTUS have for drawing large cash payments? He's independently wealthy, not part of the swamp, right? *snicker*