Bulwark Takes “No MAGA Left Behind”?! Trump’s Pardons Are a Corrupt Free-For-All
May 27, 2025
Dive into the murky waters of Trump's pardons and the troubling trend of using presidential power for political gain. The discussion reveals how these actions may normalize corruption in the justice system. Explore the psychological transformation of figures within the administration as they shift towards MAGA ideologies. Additionally, the implications for whistleblowers and the integrity of legal standards are critically examined, highlighting how these political maneuvers threaten the foundational principles of justice.
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MAGA Sheriff Pardoned for Fraud
- Trump pardoned a convicted former sheriff who sold fake jobs for $15,000 each to supporters.
- The sheriff was a prominent MAGA supporter with a 10-year sentence overturned by Trump.
Pardons as Political Weapon
- Trump's pardon power use is overtly politicized, rewarding MAGA allies regardless of crimes.
- This unprecedented politicization poses serious risks of corruption and rule-of-law erosion.
Pardons Enable Intimidation
- Trump uses pardons not only to absolve crimes but to intimidate and harass political opponents.
- This fosters a dangerous environment encouraging vigilantism under protection of pardons.