Staff Reports
The new administration is already stirring the pot with President-elect Donald Trump signaling that he is ready to hand out pardons like Halloween candy for those convicted due to the January 6 Capitol protests. This welcome news comes hot on the heels of outgoing President Joe Biden’s eyebrow-raising pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, who has mastered the art of avoiding consequences for his well-documented shenanigans. While Biden makes a mockery of justice in the name of family loyalty, Trump aims to right the wrongs inflicted by a left that revels in political persecution.
In an appearance on “Meet the Press,” Trump made it clear that his administration will not shy away from addressing the “politicallycharged” issue of the January 6 participants. He was open to reviewing the cases of the various individuals who found themselves on the wrong side of a very narrow political narrative, expressing his intention to act quickly—because in his world, elections have consequences, and the voices of the forgotten patriots deserve a second chance, especially within his first 100 days.
Despite speculation and leading questions from the media, Trump remains resolute that he will not be pardoning himself—even as he stands firmly on the side of innocence regarding the accusations thrown at him over the years. It seems he refuses to play the victim card, demonstrating an ironic brand of confidence, especially when the investigations have been all bark and no bite.
Trump, J6 Prisoners, and Biden. Here's What the President-Elect Said During His NBC Interview
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The drama didn’t end there. Trump emphasized he would not pursue legal action against Biden or his alleged criminal family, a surprising stance considering the relentless volleys thrown at him by the Democrats while he was in office. The incoming president is choosing the high road, claiming he wants to shift the nation from the divisive bickering of the past and focus on “restoring faith in our institutions.” How refreshing—or perhaps naïve—of him in a time when the Deep State continues to loom large over American politics.
While some may interpret this as a surrender to the swamp, Trump’s selection of Kash Patel as FBI Director is a signal that he isn’t entirely letting bygones be bygones. Patel possesses a roster of individuals he believes are entrenched in the Deep State—an intriguing mix of old-school Democrats and former cabinet members who might still be sweating at the thought of a fresh investigation. However, even as the media eggs him on to unleash the hounds on his political rivals, Trump defies expectations by indicating he’d rather focus on making America flourish than continue a game of tit-for-tat. Ultimately, it seems the path to retribution lies not in punishment, but in the simple act of an American economy firing on all cylinders.
