Hugh Hewitt, a conservative media figure, has sparked controversy with his suggestion that Georgia Governor Brian Kemp should offer the District Attorney a choice: either transfer the Fani Willis case to the State Attorney General or pardon everyone involved. This statement has drawn criticism for its misunderstanding of Governor Kemp's powers, as Georgia is one of four states where the governor does not have the authority to grant pardons. Critics, including legal experts and other media commentators, have highlighted this as a significant error, pointing out that the District Attorney for the Atlanta Judicial Circuit is a state constitutional officer required to bring all cases in Superior Court barring a conflict, and that the pardon power is not within the governor's jurisdiction.
We need better conservative media. Hugh Hewitt says Kemp should pardon Trump in the GA case. GA is one of four states in which the gov doesn’t have pardon power. This has been widely discussed. Con media pundits are incredibly under informed. https://t.co/9glE4ZEjAp
Hugh Hewitt Says Georgia Governor Should Use Non-Existent Pardon Power on Trump and Co-Defendants https://t.co/6VTqgc769A
Hugh Hewitt suggests that Gov. Brian Kemp give the District Attorney a choice either hand over the Fani Willis case to the State Attorney General or pardon everyone involved https://t.co/8YZs6fURU5
Hi, @hughhewitt. Let me assure you this is absurd and dead wrong because the District Attorney for the Atlanta Judicial Circuit is a state constitutional officer who is obliged to bring all cases in Superior Court barring a conflict and the pardon is not in the governor's gift. https://t.co/wAz5Hh4nNQ
Hugh Hewitt calls for Brian Kemp to offer the District Attorney a choice -- Either give the Fani Willlis case to the State Attorney General or pardon everyone in this case. https://t.co/gyqckOvALP
Hugh Hewitt calls for Brian Kemp to offer the District Attorney a choice. Either give the Fani Willlis case to the State Attorney General or he will pardon everyone in this case.