Speculation Mounts Over Potential Pardons In Pres. Trump's Final Weeks

The transcript discusses a Justice Department investigation into a potential bribery scheme involving presidential pardons. The investigation examines whether intermediaries offered political contributions in exchange for pardons. Despite the investigation, no charges have been made public. President Trump dismissed the investigation as fake news and denied any wrongdoing. Speculation arose about preemptive pardons for Trump's family and associates, though such pardons are legally impossible. The Justice Department has not commented, and recently, Trump pardoned Michael Flynn, who had pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI.

What did the unsealed filings in federal court reveal about the Justice Department's investigation?

What potential scheme involving presidential pardons was investigated?

What was the outcome of the discussions between the lawyer for the convict and the White House counsel's office?

What did President Donald Trump tweet regarding the pardon investigation?

What did the Justice Department say in response to the request for comment?