Joe Biden has a unique opportunity to make a courageous decision that would benefit all Americans and prevent future pain for the country. He can choose to pardon Donald Trump and announce that he will not seek re-election. By removing the worry of re-election, President Biden can also spare the Justice Department from a humiliating and corrupt plea bargain by pardoning his son Hunter.
Currently, both political parties find themselves in a difficult situation with the upcoming election just 15 months away. Biden’s lead over Trump in polls is slim, and every week brings reminders of the incumbent’s age and questionable fitness for office. The gerontocracy that currently exists in politics is visibly failing, with examples such as Mitch McConnell and Dianne Feinstein struggling in their roles.
On the other hand, the Republican party is on the verge of nominating a candidate who will turn 78 next year. While Trump may have more energy than Biden did when he became president at that age, he is plagued by numerous criminal charges that are depleting his campaign funds. These prosecutions actually benefit Trump in the primary, as his rivals are forced to either side with Biden’s Justice Department or defend the man they aim to defeat.
Biden’s unpopularity is evident, with the lowest approval ratings compared to any president in the last 40 years. This unpopularity, coupled with the impending prosecutions and a polarizing figure like Trump, will lead to a disillusioned electorate in the 2024 election. The damage this would do to America’s image and the bitterness that would ensue in politics would rival the Watergate era.
If Trump were to be convicted in a Washington, DC trial, it would put the legal system itself on trial at the ballot box. And while a federal conviction does not bar someone from running for or winning the highest office, it would undoubtedly create a contentious atmosphere. On the other hand, if Biden were to prevail, the future of America under an octogenarian president’s second term would be uncertain and potentially weak.
The Democrats must consider whether turning the GOP into a party seeking revenge for Trump would be advantageous. They must weigh the devotion inspired by a weakened winner against the support garnered by a populist hero who resonates with their followers’ feelings about their fate in a Democrat-led America. Biden possesses the power to prevent this scenario by pardoning Trump, thereby shifting the Republican contest to better terms and allowing for a more traditional primary.
Though Biden’s own party would be angered by a pardon, he can appease them by gracefully accepting their outrage and choosing not to seek re-nomination next year. This would lead to a more competitive Democratic primary and the possibility of younger leadership taking the helm. An open primary would also alter calculations of electability for the GOP, prompting both parties to consider the future.
Biden is aware of his precarious position due to his age and unpopularity. By making a selfless and bold decision, he can leave a lasting legacy and relieve himself of burdens that would be better shouldered by a younger leader. Mr. President, the choice is yours to make history.
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