Trump corrected some injustices and passed up some incendiary possibilities. But just his contemplation of a self-pardon suggests limits are needed.
Author: Paul Rosenzweig, Opinion contributor
Barr shielded Trump from Congress, Mueller and the law, but couldn’t save him from voters
Cromwell’s devotion to King Henry VIII knew no bounds. Barr had the same blind loyalty to Trump and the principle that presidents are above the law.
Trump impeachment defense is dangerous. Abuses of power could crack America’s foundation.
Trump thinks his oath was a vague, unenforceable promise, that he can’t be held accountable as long as he doesn’t commit a crime. But he’s wrong.