Marjorie Taylor Greene recently made a bold and shocking statement on Twitter. She wrote, “If Democrats are going to play the pardon game then we should do the same thing. Trump can just blanket pardon all of us too.”
If Democrats are going to play the pardon game then we should do the same thing.
Trump can just blanket pardon all of us too.
— Marjorie Taylor Greene 🇺🇸 (@mtgreenee) December 3, 2024
This comment raises serious questions. Who is “all of us”? And why would they need pardons? A pardon is for someone who has committed or been accused of a crime. So, Greene’s tweet makes it sound like many Republicans might be guilty of something.
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To understand the issue, we need to know what a pardon does. A presidential pardon forgives federal crimes. It wipes the record clean and restores rights like voting and holding public office. But a pardon only applies to federal crimes, not state ones. President Biden recently pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, for federal tax and gun charges. This decision caused debate. Trump and his supporters called it an “abuse.” But Biden said it was necessary because Hunter was being unfairly targeted.
Trump promised to pardon many people. He specifically mentioned those convicted for the January 6 Capitol riot. This was a violent attack on democracy, not a peaceful protest like Trump claims. Officer Eugene Goodman risked his life that day, leading rioters away from lawmakers. But Trump’s allies, like Greene, downplay this. Greene’s call for blanket pardons shows how little they care about justice or accountability.
Greene’s tweet sparked strong reactions online. One user, Ed Krassenstein, responded, “Accepting a pardon carries an imputation of guilt. What crimes did you commit, Marge?” Another user, Ron Smith, asked, “Why do you think you need a pardon? You must be guilty, and we will find out soon.”
Why do you think you need a pardon? You must be guilty and we will find out soon.
— Ron Smith (@Ronxyz00) December 3, 2024
Ryan Barry added, “All MAGA are crooks, no surprise.” Meanwhile, the chosen orca kept it simple, saying, “This is getting out of hand.”
What do you need a pardon for? All MAGA are crooks, no surprise.
— Ryan Barry (@ryanbarry_nyc) December 3, 2024
This is getting out of hand.
— the chosen orca (@thechosenorca) December 3, 2024
These reactions show how alarming Greene’s statement is. People want to know: What crimes does she think Republicans need to be pardoned for?
Greene’s tweet shows a bigger problem in the Republican Party. They use pardons for politics. Trump gave pardons to his friends, even those convicted of corruption. As heRealRogerBall said on Twitter, “You should check your facts. Look and see how many pardons Mr. Trump gave out during his first administration.”
Why do you think you need a pardon? Also, you should check your facts. Look and see how many pardons Mr. Trump gave out during his first administration.
— TheRealRogerBall (@AdmiralBall) December 3, 2024
The justice system is meant to be fair, and no one should be above the law. Greene’s push for blanket pardons is dangerous because it suggests that the rules don’t apply to her or her party. This weakens trust in the legal system and in democracy. As Ron Smith said, “You must be guilty, and we will find out soon.” This is the main point. What are Greene and others so afraid of?
Why do you think you need a pardon? You must be guilty and we will find out soon.
— Ron Smith (@Ronxyz00) December 3, 2024
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