This endorsement comes in the wake of Biden's controversial decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden, for federal felony gun and tax convictions, a move that has drawn criticism from both sides of the aisle.
According to Mediaite, Biden's decision to pardon his son, despite his earlier pledge not to, has cast a shadow over his legacy. This has led to calls from figures such as Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), a former Democrat who is now an independent, for Biden to balance the scales by granting clemency to Trump. Manchin suggested to CNN that pardoning Trump would "wipe out" his charges and allow the nation to progress without the burden of protracted legal disputes.
Clyburn, speaking on CNN, confirmed his backing for a potential pardon for the president-elect. He stated, “Well, I’ve said to people that I’m in that category as well. I did see what Manchin had to say.” He further clarified that his support for a pardon pertains only to federal charges, as Trump has not been convicted of any federal crimes. He added, “Remember that Trump has not been convicted of anything in the federal realm. Those convictions are state convictions. So, I’m not talking about state here. I’m talking about things that could impede our federal government.”
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When questioned by host Laura Coates if he would support pardoning Trump for federal crimes, Clyburn responded affirmatively. He said, “Yes, I could, absolutely,” and justified his stance by citing the Supreme Court's decision that grants Trump preemptive pardon for any actions he may have taken during his presidency. Coates reiterated Clyburn's point, stating, “Because of the immunity decision for official acts.”
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This development highlights the ongoing debate over the use of presidential pardons, their implications, and the potential for their misuse. It also underscores the complexities of the legal landscape surrounding the presidency and the challenges faced by those in power when navigating it.
