The power to #pardon is a vestige of America’s pre-independence past. It is an unchecked monarchical power, an awesome power, & therefore it should be bestowed only on leaders blessed with self-restraint, civic-mindedness, &, most important, basic #decency.

We have been watching #indecency triumph in the public sphere on & off for more than 10 years now, since the moment #Trump insulted John McCain’s war record.

#Jan6 #NeverForget #insurrection #PoliticalViolence #democracy #law #Constitution

6 months later, in the summer of 2024, #Trump, who would come to describe the #Jan6 #insurrection as a “day of love,” said that, if reelected, he would #pardon rioters, but only “if they’re innocent.” Dempsey was NOT innocent, but on Jan 20, 2025, shortly after being inaugurated, Trump pardoned him & roughly 1,500 others charged with or convicted of offenses related to the Capitol insurrection.

#NeverForget #PoliticalViolence #coup #democracy #law #Constitution #PeacefulTransitionOfPower

"An anonymous online mob threatened Ibtissame (“Betty”) Lachgar with rape and murder because she spoke out for women’s rights, and they pressured prosecutors to file charges.

Their hate campaign got her thrown in prison where she’s been isolated in solitary confinement for five months. She could lose an arm, literally, but still the authorities are denying cancer treatment.
So let’s be louder than the bullies. Let’s raise our voices for love, not hate. Let’s speak out for Betty and for the rights of women everywhere.
Because public pressure works both ways, and King Mohammad of Morocco has freed prisoners of conscience before when faced with a global outcry -- including a woman imprisoned for having an abortion.
Sign now and we’ll launch a massive global wave of social media pressure in concert with Moroccan human rights defenders – making sure our message reaches the palace.
https://secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/free_betty_2_3/
#PrisonerOfConscience #Morroco #pardon

Prisoner of conscience: #FreeBetty

Bone cancer is eating away at Betty's body as she suffers in solitary confinement with no access to medical care. Let’s act now to help save her:

Avaaz
Weird Beginning #fraud #politics #somali #minnesota #pardon #crypto #affordability #funny #shorts

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Trump pardons cocaine kingpin who ruled Honduras

Trump said Nov. 28 that he planned to pardon the former Honduran leader, and a White House official confirmed Dec. 2 that the pardon had been issued.

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Sounds like the poor baby #Trump didn't get something he wanted for #Christmas this year. Must be rough when life is so unfair.

https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/5667922-donald-trump-jared-polis-tina-peters-incarceration/

#FelonInChief #PartyOfStupid #TinaPeters #Pardon

Want a #pardon from #Trump? For a cool million bucks, a cottage industry of political hacks can (allegedly) get that done for you.
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https://www.rawstory.com/trump-pardons-money-ceo/

#uspol #graft #grift #corruption

$6 million bounties on the table for securing a Trump pardon: report

Donald Trump's significant increase in presidential pardons during his second term has attracted intense lobbying efforts, with millions of dollars being offered to secure clemency for wealthy convicted clients.According to the Wall Street Journal, Trump's pardon activity stands in stark contrast to...

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@ffeth "parce que c'est noooooootre .. " #pardon