Prepare for President Pence

The president is unpopular. The economy is in the tank. The pandemic rages on. Protests and tear gas have filled the nation’s streets. In a normal election year, the challenger would be a shoo-in. But this is not a normal election.

Mr. Trump will have more than his ego to worry about: the corruption, nepotism, and incompetence of his administration will spawn legal headaches for many years to come. While Mr. Trump can pardon his children and cronies before leaving office, he cannot pardon himself. This is where Mr. Pence comes in.

The quid pro quo will be straightforward: Sometime between election day and the inauguration, Mr. Trump will resign, handing Mr. Pence the presidency — a brief taste of ultimate glory for a career politician. In return, Mr. Pence will grant Mr. Trump a blanket pardon.

What else will Mr. Pence do with a month or two of the president’s powers, unhindered by the need to seek re-election? That is a scenario worth planning for.

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