They are lining up to kiss his ring. It is probably out of self preservation. He should listen to what they have to say. It is his job. I don't take this as a sell. There has to be a weird reason if he pardons Hunter. Wouldn't it be something if Hunter ends up testifying against people to expose corruption? His dad is a few steps away from being brain dead. Nothing will fall back on Joe. It is only a guess but Trump will be getting something out of the pardon.