Staff Reports
Senator John Fetterman has taken a turn that many might not have seen coming, openly championing a pardon for none other than President-elect Donald Trump. In his premiere post on Truth Social, Fetterman, the Pennsylvania Democrat known for his vocal opinions, declared the hush money case involving Trump as a political sham, even suggesting that both Trump’s legal battles and Hunter Biden’s troubles were soaked in partisanship.
The jury’s decision that found Trump guilty on 34 counts of falsifying business records was a circus that left many scratching their heads. Apparently, the political antics surrounding Trump’s conviction have caught Fetterman’s attention, leading him to conclude that pardons are indeed in order. This sentiment appears to be a call for unity against what he perceives as the hijacking of the judicial system for political score-settling.
John Fetterman joins Truth Social with post calling for Joe Biden to pardon Donald Trumphttps://t.co/BesU4Pf2pW pic.twitter.com/wgFizR2oc9
— The Washington Times (@WashTimes) December 12, 2024
Fetterman waxed philosophic about the damage this type of judicial manipulation inflicts on public trust. The senator made it clear that the weaponization of the judiciary does nothing but deepen existing divisions, which is rich coming from a man in the party that’s often been accused of precisely that. One can’t help but wonder if perhaps he’s had a change of heart or if he’s merely trying to stay relevant in the ever-turbulent world of American politics.
For anyone who missed it, the saga of Hunter Biden is no less dramatic. The president’s son faced felony charges regarding gun possession and taxes, but not to worry—Daddy Biden swooped in to save the day with a pardon faster than a Capitol Hill coffee break. Fetterman astutely noted the glaring inconsistency in how these cases are perceived, holding both Trump’s mishaps and Hunter’s legal troubles up to the same critical light, much to the surprise of his party.
By joining Truth Social, Fetterman seems to be making a political play, attempting to connect with a demographic that is often overlooked by establishment Democrats. This strategic move could be seen as an attempt to “meet folks where they are,” but one has to wonder if it’s just a case of an ambitious politician trying to ride on the coattails of Trump’s media presence. Whatever the reason, it signals a shift that may leave some scratching their heads, while others might just chuckle at the unexpected allyship in a world where political dogfighting has become the norm.
