>>903809 (prev bread)
i don't think POTUS gave RM a prophylactic pardon
as you say, RM is very compromised, and RR dumped a giant turn in his lap
POTUS gave him no deal, rather he gave him an opportunity; do enough right things with this opportunity and i may consider a pardon. you have a chance. the more good you do, the more chance you have of getting the pardon.