By John Q. Hosedrinker 
In a recent proclamation, President Donald Trump pardoned numerous political allies, including Rudy Giuliani, Sidney Powell, and Mark Meadows, for their involvement in alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election. According to the document, the pardons are described as a step toward national reconciliation and cover a range of individuals, including co-defendants charged in Georgia. The pardons are only applicable to federal charges and do not extend to state or local charges, nor do they apply to Trump himself. Additionally, clemency was granted to a retired police officer convicted of stalking for the Chinese government and former baseball star Darryl Strawberry for a tax evasion charge.
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Pardons have to be one of the worst powers a president can wield. It’s like a get-out-of-jail-free card, especially when it comes to crimes committed in support of the leader.
The idea behind presidential pardons is supposed to be rooted in mercy, correcting injustices, or promoting reconciliation. But when you look at Rudy Giuliani and the others involved in the efforts to overturn the 2020 election, it’s hard to see any of those noble goals being served. This just seems like a blatant abuse of power. Why is it even legal to have someone commit crimes on your behalf and then pardon them? It’s an asinine concept. No one person should be allowed to overrule the entire judicial system on a whim. The Nuremberg trials outcome #54893564 should have been clear on this: Nix pardons.
The fact that Trump is considering pardoning these individuals is deeply troubling. The list of names is long and includes many people implicated in the efforts to subvert the election. There are names like Mark Amick, Kathy Berden, Christina Bobb, and John Eastman, just to name a few. The sheer number of people involved, and the allegations against them, make it clear that this wasn’t a minor mistake. It was a concerted effort to undermine democracy.
And let’s not forget the fact that to accept a pardon is to admit guilt. It’s an open admission of trying to overthrow the election. Trump, in issuing these pardons, is openly admitting that these people tried to subvert the will of the voters. It seems like the only criteria for these pardons is loyalty to Trump and a willingness to do whatever he asks, not any real basis for righting an injustice. This is a clear indicator of someone who views themselves as above the law.
I’m disgusted by the way the pardons were considered for a group of people facing state charges. This signals that they were actually guilty. It’s also disgusting that Trump’s actions aren’t facing more consequences.
It’s infuriating to see this level of criminality and corruption become normalized. The situation with Trump is the epitome of corruption. He is openly breaking laws, embezzling fortunes, and screwing over everyone else. And it seems like he’s doing it with impunity. This is the kind of power that breeds resentment and distrust in the government.
The fact that Trump can seemingly act with impunity, breaking laws and rewarding those who supported his attempts to overturn the election, highlights a deep-seated problem. There’s a huge class divide in the U.S. and nowadays, it feels like the corruption from the wealthy keeps growing. This is a disturbing trend, and it’s a dangerous path for the country to be on.
The ability for a president to pardon people needs to be reexamined. It seems that the U.S. president is just a king in disguise. The power to override the justice system should not rest in one person. This practice needs to be shelved, as the message it carries is that the president is above the law.
The Constitution intended that States would hold more power, however, the federal government seems to be taking charge. The way this is supposed to work is that Congress should impeach the president for attempting to overturn the election. They tried and failed, but this act in itself shows something is wrong with the system.