Haberman Calls Out Trump's Claim He Never Considered Pardoning Himself

Trump claimed in an interview he never considered pardoning himself as president, but Maggie Haberman called this BS.
Haberman said Trump clearly "sees his freedom at stake" with the 2024 campaign.
Trump said he was advised he could pardon himself but thought it would look bad.
Haberman doubts any White House lawyers told Trump he could self-pardon.
If re-elected, Haberman believes Trump would likely still try to pardon himself to avoid prosecution.

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