Trump Pardons Ex-Campaign Chief Manafort, Adviser Stone

Trump Pardons Ex-Campaign Chief Manafort, Adviser Stone

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The video discusses the convictions of Paul Manafort and Roger Stone, both advisors to President Trump, who were found guilty of various crimes following the Mueller investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election. It also covers Trump's controversial pardons of individuals like Michael Flynn and Charles Kushner, highlighting criticisms that these actions demonstrate Trump's willingness to use his pardon power to benefit loyalists, potentially violating the intended purpose of correcting injustices.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Paul Manafort convicted of in relation to his work in Ukraine?

Tax evasion and bank fraud

Obstruction of justice

Lying to Congress

Witness tampering

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which crime was Roger Stone found guilty of?

Tax fraud

Lying to Congress and witness tampering

Money laundering

Illegal lobbying

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who among the following was pardoned by Trump and was involved in the Mueller investigation?

Jared Kushner

Roger Stone

Paul Manafort

Michael Flynn

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Charles Kushner convicted of before being pardoned by Trump?

Money laundering

Lying about political donations and tax fraud

Obstruction of justice

Tax evasion and illegal lobbying

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What criticism did Trump face regarding his use of pardon power?

He pardoned too few people

He ignored legal advice in granting pardons

He used it to reward loyalists rather than correct injustices

He only pardoned non-violent offenders