Will and would are all but interchangeable here. Would only “feels” like it fits better because it’s a hypothetical event, but it’s a cause and effect being talked about. Well, effect and cause but the point stands.
Edit: I’d like to point out that “will” is future tense, and “would” is past tense.
Yes, I’m being pedantic in a way. But Trump won’t win, period. He already lost in 2020 while being a sitting president. People wised up. They won’t be complacent.
Trump will pardon this guy if elected.
Trump would* pardon this guy IF elected.
Will and would are all but interchangeable here. Would only “feels” like it fits better because it’s a hypothetical event, but it’s a cause and effect being talked about. Well, effect and cause but the point stands.
Edit: I’d like to point out that “will” is future tense, and “would” is past tense.
How is this substantively different from the original comment?
Would is generally used for future events that will occur under only certain conditions.
At least, I think that’s the pedantry that they are going for.
That is correct.
Yes, I’m being pedantic in a way. But Trump won’t win, period. He already lost in 2020 while being a sitting president. People wised up. They won’t be complacent.
Hoo boy I wish I shared your confidence.