Would it be a smart move for Biden to pardon Trump? Biden would look like he is trying to unify the country. Dems avoid a 2nd impeachment battle that they are likely to loose. If Trump accepts the pardon, in the court of public opinion, it implies Trump is guilty. Trump could refuse the pardon, not sure how that would be interpreted. If the Dems react badly Biden could resign for Harris and retire as a statesman, doing the 'right thing' for the country.