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Allegations have swirled since Trump’s inaugural term regarding the dubious practice of selling pardons. In a 2023 sexual abuse lawsuit against Rudy Giuliani, it was claimed that the former New York mayor was offering presidential pardons for a staggering $2 million, with a portion of the profits presumably going to Trump himself.
Although Giuliani has since distanced himself from Trump, the whispers of pardons for sale continue to echo through the corridors of power.
According to a report from The New York Times:
Mr. Walczakâs request for a pardon claimed that his prosecution was less about his admitted misuse of employee tax funds and more about his motherâs advocacy for Mr. Trump.
Despite this, weeks passed without a pardon, even as Trump granted clemency to numerous allies.
However, after Ms. Fago attended a $1 million-per-plate fundraising dinner at Trumpâs Mar-a-Lago, a full and unconditional pardon was signed just three weeks later.
This connection between financial contribution and pardons, while not explicitly documented, raises eyebrows. It’s hard to ignore the timingâthree weeks after a substantial donation and voilĂ , a pardon appears. Quite the coincidence, wouldnât you say?
The level of corruption in this administration is alarming, and we must be vigilant to ensure it doesn’t become the new normal. Trump has a long history of skirting legal boundaries, often relying on others to deflect accountability.
Thanks to a recent Supreme Court ruling affirming presidential immunity, Trump’s potential misconduct can now be more openly scrutinized. With less than six months into his current term, signs of unchecked corruption are glaringly apparent.
What are your thoughts on the implications of Trump allegedly selling pardons? We invite you to share your insights in the comments below.
