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Donald Trump after his election defeat in the White House
Photo: Evan Vucci / AP
Wherever Donald Trump appears in public these days, he usually talks about the same topic.
Trump then complains that the US election is "faked" and that he will continue to fight fraud.
The theatrical thunder is supposed to distract from the fact that the current president is actually busy with completely different things behind the scenes.
Trump, his family members and some of his closest allies appear to be deliberating intensively on how they can protect themselves from possible criminal prosecutions in the future.
You're running out of time.
On January 20, Joe Biden will take office from Trump as the new president.
Until then, he has to decide which of his friends and relatives he can quickly pardon with his presidential powers.
According to US media reports, various scenarios are also being drafted for Trump's self-pardon.
Only sometimes does it become apparent how much the President cares about these delicate questions.
When Trump broadcast a 46-minute video address on Facebook last Thursday, he also gave an insight into his mental life.
There was a fearful president to visit.
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