US Politics
The Corruption of Mercy: How Presidential Pardons Became Political Currency
President Trump has granted pardons overwhelmingly to political allies, January 6 rioters, and wealthy donors while bypassing the traditional Justice Department clemency process, leaving thousands of ordinary citizens who followed proper procedures waiting indefinitely. This blatant weaponization of presidential pardon power represents a dangerous assault on judicial integrity and equal justice under law, favoring political connections over merit and rehabilitation.
