Pardon Me, $$$ Please, Sir

The Real Cost of Those Eggs pt.88

  So, what are Presidential Pardons and why? Presidential pardons have been part of U.S. governance since 1795, beginning with George Washington’s pardon of participants in the Whiskey Rebellion. Over time, the pardon power has evolved into one of the broadest executive authorities, shaped by English legal tradition, Supreme Court rulings, and political controversy. The presidential pardon power comes from Article II, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution, granting authority to issue pardons and reprieves for federal offenses. The Founders debated limits—especially regarding treason—but ultimately granted the president broad, unilateral power.

                 Presidential clemency can come in 4 legal ways:

Pardon: Erases legal consequences and restores civil rights.

Amnesty: A pardon applied to a large group (e.g., Carter’s 200,000 pardons for Vietnam draft evaders).

Commutation: Reduces a sentence but leaves conviction intact.

Reprieve: Delays punishment.

                       

                              Reasons for Presidential Pardons

Correcting injustices

Promoting national healing

Exercising mercy

Influencing political narratives

Checking judicial power

The Problems with Presidential Pardons

Political favoritism

Lack of oversight

Potential abuse of executive authority

                                                From George to Donald

  

     As if I really needed to tell you this, Presidential pardons under Donald Trump have changed in three major ways: they’ve become far more frequent, far more focused on political allies, and far less tied to the traditional Justice Department review process. These shifts represent a major break from how modern presidents have typically used clemency. Historically, pardons were meant to correct injustices—not reward loyalty. Trump’s pattern represents a major shift toward using clemency as a political tool.

            Trump’s White House bypassed the Office of the Pardon Attorney, which has vetted clemency requests for over 100 years. Traditional criteria—such as good conduct, remorse, and time since conviction, have been totally discarded. Decisions have been made directly inside the White House, often influenced by personal connections or lobbying.

                               Pay Me Pay Me, My Money Down

              Several investigations and news analyses show that multiple Trump pardons involved people who were major donors—or whose family members donated—to Trump‑aligned political committees, but there is no official count because the White House did not disclose donor influence and no legal case has established wrongdoing. So, in typical Trump fashion he turns what was set up as a way to a second chance in life, in a way to line his pockets.

                                       Only in Trump’s America

     

         Several January 6 defendants—including all the people who were pardoned by President Donald Trump—are now suing the federal government, claiming that Capitol Police and D.C. Metropolitan Police used “indiscriminate” and excessive force during the riot. These lawsuits were filed in federal court in Florida and seek millions of dollars in damages. One lawsuit seeks tens of millions of dollars in damages.        Another class‑action suit seeks at least $18 million. They are suing under the Federal Tort Claims Act, which allows lawsuits against the government for alleged wrongful acts by federal employees. No, No you read that right.

A.J. (Alan) Fischer – Proud Boys member; charged with assault before his case was erased by Trump’s sweeping pardon.

Patrick & Marie Sullivan – Present at the riot; claim they were hit with pepper balls and chemical spray; not criminally charged.

  Dominic Pezzola – Proud Boy who smashed the first Capitol window with a stolen riot shield; convicted of felony assault before being pardoned.

Christopher Worrell – Proud Boy convicted of pepper‑spraying officers.

Anthime “Baked Alaska” Gionet – Pro‑Trump live streamer who pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor.

At least 46 total plaintiffs, with “hundreds or potentially thousands” eligible to join the class action lawsuit.

     

            If the use of the word dystopian makes your head spin

       

             Donald Trump is attempting to sue his own Department of Justice — an unprecedented situation in U.S. history. He has filed administrative claims seeking up to $230 million (and separately floated a $10 billion lawsuit) over past federal investigations into him, even though the DOJ is staffed with his own appointees. 

             Trump also filed a $10 billion lawsuit accusing the IRS of failing to prevent the leak of his tax returns in 2020 — even though the IRS was under his control at the time. This has caused internal chaos at the DOJ because his own appointees would have to defend the government against him.

             No president has ever sued their own DOJ before. This tests the limits of executive power and the structure of federal accountability.  Trump could theoretically “approve” a payout to himself. He has publicly joked about this, saying: “I’m suing, and I’m the one that’s supposed to settle it… I hereby give myself $1 billion.”

                                      

                            Florida Rep, Maxwell Frost, said it best

                                          Days till Mid-Terms

                                                    April 4th.  2026   

    Avg. price of 1 doz. Grade A eggs Nationwide are $2.96  up .03 cents since 4/02/26

        The avg. price of 1 gallon of regular gas Nationwide is $4.06, up 0.08 cents since 4/02/26

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