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South Korean parliament rejects special counsel investigation bill against First Lady Kim Keon-heeThe Biden administration is reportedly discussing precautionary pardons for several public officials and political adversaries as Donald Trump gears up for a potential return to the White House. The move, driven by concerns over Trump's rhetoric and actions, aims to shield key individuals from potential prosecution under a Trump-led administration. Names on the Potential Pardon List Among those being considered for these pre-emptive pardons are high-profile figures such as Senator Adam Schiff, former Representative Liz Cheney, and Dr. Anthony Fauci. These individuals have been the frequent targets of Trump's criticism with the former president openly calling for their prosecution during his rallies and on social media. Trump’s repeated claims that Schiff and Cheney committed acts warranting imprisonment, along with his previous comments on Fauci, highlight why these individuals might need such protections. Politico reports that senior aides, including Chief of Staff Jeff Zients, are involved in these discussions, though President Joe Biden himself has not directly engaged with the broader pardon strategy yet. Also Read : Experts in awe of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's killer's meticulous planning, but say he may be arrested soon; here's why Hunter Biden’s Pardon Consideration Hunter Biden’s case also looms large in these discussions. The president’s son faces legal troubles that Republicans have used to criticize the Biden administration. 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His administration rejected others like John Eastman, who had proposed dubious legal theories related to the 2020 election. This precedent has heightened concerns about how a Trump administration might approach legal cases against his political adversaries. Democrats Divided on Pre-Emptive Pardons The discussions around blanket pardons have sparked debate within Democratic circles. While some see it as a necessary defensive measure, others, like Adam Schiff, view it as premature and potentially counterproductive. “I would urge the president not to do that,” Schiff told Politico, emphasizing the need for careful consideration. Also Read : Black Doves Season 2: When will new episodes release? Expected plot FAQs: Why is Biden considering pre-emptive pardons? The administration is reportedly concerned about potential legal actions against political opponents by Donald Trump if he returns to the presidency. Who is being considered for these pardons? Reports suggest figures like Adam Schiff, Liz Cheney, and Anthony Fauci are under consideration, along with President Biden’s son, Hunter Biden. (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
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MONTREAL — Second Cup Canada is cutting ties with a franchisee operating at Montreal's Jewish General Hospital who was allegedly filmed making hateful and antisemitic comments during a protest in the city last week. Second Cup Canada announced Saturday it was cutting ties with a franchisee for "making hateful remarks and gestures," and adding in a statement the actions breach the franchise agreement as well as inclusion and community values held by the chain. Peter Mammas, CEO of Montreal-based Foodtastic, which owns Second Cup Canada, said in an interview on Sunday that he was at the movies when his phone started pinging non-stop. He saw the videos and the company's operations staff spoke to employees that knew the woman, and they confirmed it was indeed the franchisee. Video shot during a pro-Palestinian demonstration outside of Concordia University's downtown Montreal campus Thursday shows a woman walking around, masked, saying the "final solution is coming your way" — wording used to describe a Nazi plan to eliminate Jews in Europe during the Second World War. Another video also shows what appears to be the same woman, unmasked, making a Nazi salute while walking away. "We're all for free speech and respectful conversations, but this wasn't that," Mammas said. "This was hate speech, and it was something that we thought could incite violence and we're completely against that, so we sat down with our team and decided to revoke the franchise agreement." Attempts to reach the franchisee were unsuccessful on Sunday. "Second Cup has zero tolerance for hate speech," the coffee chain said in a statement on X. "In co-ordination with the hospital, we've shut down the franchisee's café and are terminating their franchise agreement." Mammas said lawyers for the franchisee and Second Cup were expected to meet on Monday. The regional health agency serving West-Central Montreal, which includes the Jewish General Hospital, said it was made aware of the video "containing antisemitic and hateful messaging." The video is related to a franchisee of Second Cup, one of the private tenants operating within the (Jewish General), Carl Thériault, a spokesman, said in a statement on Sunday. "We fully support Second Cup's decision to take swift and decisive action in this matter by shutting down the franchisee's cafés and terminating their lease agreement." The hospital has two locations operated by the same franchisee and both were shuttered on Saturday by the owners of the chain. The health agency "is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and stands firmly against antisemitism and any other form of discrimination or hate speech," Thériault said. "We have franchisees who are Muslim, we have franchisees who are Jewish, we have franchisees that are Greek, French, we have employees from all different nations," Mammas said. "So we definitely have no issue with that and we don't take any political side, but ... hate speech ... you know we can't accept that." This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 24, 2024. Sidhartha Banerjee, The Canadian Press