Donald Trump allies should not expect pardons over Russia investigation, Democrat senator warns

Donald Trump's allies should not expect to be pardoned if they are convicted of colluding with Russia during the US election, a senior Democratic senator has warned.Richard Blumenthal dismissed the suggestion that controversial ex-sheriff Joe Arpaio's reprieve could send a signal those under investigation over allegations of meddling by Moscow.Democrat Congressman Adam Schiff had said the "appalling and political" pardon "sent a message" to witnesses in the Russia investigation to "keep quiet, s