Is Trump’s pardon of Sheriff Scott Jenkins justified?
President Trump’s recent pardon of former Culpeper County Sheriff Scott Jenkins, convicted of taking $75,000 in bribes, has sparked heated debate. Jenkins, who faced a 10-year prison sentence for appointing businessmen as auxiliary deputies in exchange for cash and campaign contributions, was granted a full pardon just before reporting to jail. Trump claimed Jenkins was unfairly targeted by a “weaponized” Biden Justice Department, accusing the trial judge of blocking exculpatory evidence and rigging the process. This has left many wondering if Jenkins is a victim of political persecution or whether the pardon undermines accountability for corruption.
Glenn wants to know what you think. Are Trump’s pardons exposing a corrupt system, or are they letting guilty parties off the hook? Let us know in the poll below: