Trump's Abuse of Pardons Undermines Entire Justice System: Reagan Official Bruce Fein

[Uncle Joe]

President Donald Trump has signed a wave of pardons for people convicted of fraud, including a Virginia sheriff who took tens of thousands of dollars in bribes and a reality TV couple who evaded millions in taxes after defrauding banks. Last month, Trump pardoned a Florida healthcare executive convicted of tax evasion for stealing nearly $11 million in payroll taxes from the paychecks of doctors and nurses. Many of Trump's pardons have gone to supporters of his or those who made political donations to the president. "These pardons are not indiscriminate," says constitutional lawyer Bruce Fein. "They're targeted to help people who are politically his supporters, raise money for him or otherwise."

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[Ocelot II]

1. Trump's pardons are telling people that if they commit crimes on his behalf

or at least that are consistent with his attitude that fraud and tax evasion aren't really crimes, they can get away with them.