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Letter: President Obama should pardon Melania Trump

The legality of Melania Trump’s United States residency has been called into question. While the facts of the case have not been confirmed, President Obama should deal with this situation swiftly and decisively.

In order to spare Mrs. Trump any further anxiety, and as an act of compassion, President Obama should pardon her immediately.

Robert McDonald, Richland

This story was originally published September 22, 2016 at 4:06 AM with the headline "Letter: President Obama should pardon Melania Trump."

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