If you look closely at how The Fascist Felon has used his pardon power – which he has exercised dramatically this week, with a slew of new pardons and commutations on Wednesday alone – it’s virtually impossible to miss the political overtones. Many of his acts of clemency have rewarded an ally or someone tied to an ally, or they have served a clear and not terribly subtle political purpose.
Watch below for some excellent ‘splaining:
New Justice Department pardon attorney Ed Martin has discussed pardon applications for some of the only remaining Jan. 6 Capitol riot defendants who weren’t given full clemency by President Trump, including Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes, a lawyer told CBS News.
Peter Ticktin, an attorney working to secure full pardons for a number of Jan. 6 defendants, told CBS News he met with Martin last week to discuss pardon requests for Rhodes and 10 others. Martin was in his first full week in his new job as pardon attorney after Mr. Trump withdrew his nomination to serve as U.S. Attorney in Washington, D.C.
