By Matt Underwood Trump Frees Fraudster Just Days Into Seven-Year Prison Sentence
The audacity of it all. How can one person, just like that, overturn the painstaking work of prosecutors, judges, and juries? To simply dismiss mountains of evidence and declare “no” is almost beyond comprehension. It’s a blatant disregard for the legal system, a slap in the face to the victims, and a clear signal that the rules don’t apply when you’re connected. The narrative is that the fraudsters are his people, and those with enough money can buy their freedom. It feels like a chilling illustration of what some call fascism in its early stages. Where’s the justice for the victims?
It’s tempting to draw a parallel, however dark, to historical figures like Madoff, who didn’t receive such leniency. The implication is that America has become a transactional entity, where privilege and wealth dictate outcomes. This pardon, and others like it, is a problem that must be addressed when the political landscape shifts. The current situation has become a mockery, with blatant wrongdoers getting pardoned for seemingly no reason. This undermines faith in the legal system and could incite a desire for retribution outside of the established order. It’s hard not to feel as though the innocent live in fear, and the guilty walk free.
It’s tempting to see him as something beyond a mere politician. It feels like “draining the swamp” has been replaced with writing personal get-out-of-jail-free cards for anyone within his orbit who gets caught. The standards keep falling lower and lower. It’s not surprising if morale within the Department of Justice is at its lowest point in history. The whole thing starts to feel like a twisted game. What’s the point of abiding by the law, paying taxes, when you can just declare yourself a supporter and get a pardon?
The suspicion is that Trump is selling these sentence commutations and pardons. He seems to be foregoing any justifications, seemingly not caring about who he’s releasing, as long as he gets paid. He’s actively exacerbating division and suffering, perhaps calculating that a chaotic aftermath will make it difficult to hold him accountable. It’s a calculated move to ensure that his supporters are never held accountable if Democrats get into power. The underlying fear is that the pardons are a way to be impeached after midterm elections when the Democrats will own the house.
It’s almost comical how predictable it’s become. Two people are convicted, one gets pardoned, and the other doesn’t. You can’t help but wonder why, but the answer is obvious. It’s not about justice, it’s about connections, money, and loyalty. One person gets a pass, and the other doesn’t. It’s the ultimate example of the “follow the money” principle. The party of law and order is a joke, the president is a joke, and the whole system seems to be crumbling.
The corruption seems to be blatant and contemptuous of the American people. This presidential pardon power needs serious review and overhaul. There’s a feeling that future generations will view these actions with contempt. Trump appears to be selling pardons to anyone who can afford it. The phrase “one nation, under fraud” starts to ring true. The victims should be showcased so that they can describe why the president’s corruption has denied them a modicum of justice.
The key point here is that this behavior continues because the president’s party, which controls the government, is not acting to hold him accountable. The predictable result is that the behavior will only get worse because the president, and those who are using him, believe they are above the law. Perhaps a Constitutional amendment giving Congress the power to veto pardons is the answer, although one fears how that would play out in the existing political landscape. It’s a sad state of affairs when a crook could not get pardoned, while another who may have sent bribes may.
The party of law and order is no longer even pretending to stand for the law. It’s like something out of Batman, where the villains escape Arkham. It’s about paying for freedom. It’s about a freedom sold to the highest bidder, no matter the crime. The J6ers terrorize our streets while someone is pardoned. The end result seems to be that future presidents will lose this power. It’s a pattern of open corruption and abuse of power. Trump’s actions are simply not to be honored. The idea of releasing all those who did not physically harm anyone would at least feel fair. However, this is all about the rich.