Marc Short, the former chief of staff for Vice President Mike Pence, strongly criticized the pardons issued by former President Donald Trump during the final hours of his administration. Short expressed his dismay during an appearance on “Fox News Sunday,” stating that the pardons were one of the most egregious aspects of the end of Trump’s term. He specifically mentioned that Trump pardoned individuals involved in cocaine trafficking, as well as family members and those guilty of violent crimes. Short emphasized the need for a serious discussion about how the power of the pardon should be utilized, citing even Trump’s own questionable record in this regard.
In addition, Pence recently launched his 2024 campaign and criticized his former boss for prioritizing his own interests over the Constitution. Meanwhile, Trump issued a total of 73 pardons and commuted the sentences of 70 individuals on his final day in office. Notable recipients of his pardons include former White House adviser Steve Bannon and rappers Lil Wayne and Kodak Black. Among those who had their sentences commuted was former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, who had been serving a nearly 30-year sentence for corruption charges.
Short’s remarks coincide with Pence’s recent interview on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” where Pence defended Trump’s right to a fair trial but evaded questions regarding whether Trump should be convicted if the allegations leveled against him are proven. It is important to note that Short’s criticism of the pardons aligns with Pence distancing himself from Trump’s actions.
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