Trump frees another convicted criminal

[justoffal]

Whataboutism at is finest. Trump is given a pass to be corrupt because you think Biden was corrupt. Got it!

Bullshit.... Whataboutism has a purpose too....
Mainly to expose hypocrisy. Once the hypocrisy has been exposed we can then proceed the categorize the verity of whatever statement is being made.

 

[odanny]

Larry Summers.

Scumbag. Not sure what your point is, a scumbag is a scumbag, no matter what party they belong to.

That's what makes me different than the cult, I can say such a thing and actually mean it.

 

[pknopp]

Scumbag. Not sure what your point is, a scumbag is a scumbag, no matter what party they belong to.

The point was obvious. Both parties are full of scumbags.

That's what makes me different than the cult, I can say such a thing and actually mean it.

Its all a race to the bottom now.

 

[candycorn]

It would take a constitutional amendment to change the pardon power. We need to do it. I also agree that Clinton has abused it, so did Biden but Trump has not only abused it, he has made a profitable business off it.

All of them profited in some way shape or form from the pardons; otherwise it wouldn’t have happened.

 

[Andrew_Jackson_FTW]

Bill Clinton = Larry Summers.

The only reason the Democrats go with the allowing people to pee in whichever restroom they want is because their economics are every bit as bad and corrupt as the Republicans.

It’s bigger than that….and its the main reason democrats won’t win in 2028 unless they go back to being a JFK or Bill Clinton type party.

 

[odanny]

The point was obvious. Both parties are full of scumbags.

Obvious, huh?

Umkay.

 

[odanny]

All of them profited in some way shape or form from the pardons; otherwise it wouldn’t have happened.

Trump is likely directing some of those ill gotten gains into his various businesses, fronts, or family members, he likely has someone collecting for him (in advance, of course)

 

[pknopp]

It’s bigger than that….and its the main reason democrats won’t win in 2028 unless they go back to being a JFK or Bill Clinton type party.

Bill Clinton = Larry Summers.

Its sad that is what you want.

 

[candycorn]

Trump is likely directing some of those ill gotten gains into his various businesses, fronts, or family members, he likely has someone collecting for him (in advance, of course)

I don’t doubt it for a second.

 

[C_Clayton_Jones]

It certainly is an issue. But ask yourself why Democrats lost in 2024. It’s because of their stupid pro BLM woke fanaticism… they openly don’t support meritocracy and when people criticize it They turn around and say “oh we don’t do that or you’re some kind of a white supremacist if you think that way.” That is much more of a problem compared to the issue of pardons of which both sides of the aisle pardon controversial people. Trump has also pardoned people that lefties believe got in trouble because of a bad system or something so there you go ie drug dealers….. remember when Kim Kardashian worked with Trump to pardon drug dealers.

Trump would not be in office if the Democrats fielded that a Bill Clinton type candidate.

Red herring fallacy, failed attempt to deflect.

The thread is about Trump pardoning fellow criminals who don’t merit being pardoned.

But it makes sense, Trump himself is a criminal and convicted felon.

 

[justoffal]

It serves as yet another reminder that we need to get rid of the presidential pardon. Its long since outlived it's intended purpose--to correct errors made by the judicial system. I wonder if any candidates running in 2028 will run on such an issue.

It will never happen....
Though I agree with your sentiment.

 

[August West]

Oh my. It sounds like God hasn't granted someone the serenity to accept the things he can't change, the courage to change the things he can, and wisdom to know the difference.

So pray a little harder. Maybe you'll get Biden or Harris back.

I prefer a president with dozens of felony convictions who orders his thugs to attack the police. Doesn`t everybody?

 

[j-mac]

For starters, Trump and his family of grifters profited greatly from the pardon of Changpeng Zhao:

President Donald Trump recentky pardoned Changpeng Zhao, the billionaire founder of Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, a decision that has sparked significant controversy due to the Trump family's financial ties to the company. Critics argue the pardon, coupled with business dealings, presents a major conflict of interest and potential for self-dealing, while the White House defends it as a corrective measure against an overly aggressive previous administration.

Details of the Pardon and Family Business

• The Pardon: In October 2025, President Trump issued a full pardon to Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, who had previously pleaded guilty to a felony charge of violating U.S. anti-money laundering laws and served a four-month prison sentence. As part of a $4.3 billion settlement with the Justice Department in 2023, Binance admitted to failing to implement effective anti-money laundering programs, which allowed transactions by sanctioned entities and criminals.
• Trump Family Connection: Members of the Trump family (Donald Jr. and Eric Trump) co-founded a cryptocurrency company called World Liberty Financial (WLF). Shortly before the pardon, Binance played a key role in boosting WLF's business and visibility.
• Financial Link: An Abu Dhabi government-backed investment fund, MGX, used WLF's stablecoin (USD1) to facilitate a $2 billion investment in Binance. This transaction is seen as having significantly elevated WLF from a "largely unknown" startup to a major player, potentially generating substantial ongoing interest revenue for the Trump family venture.
  • Alleged Profits: The $2 billion from the Abu Dhabi fund remains deposited in World Liberty Financial's system, which sources indicate could earn the Trumps and their partners an estimated $80 million a year in interest. A separate WLF token also saw a price spike shortly after news of the pardon broke.

Yeah, “Critics say”… bullshit