New York Governor Kathy Hochul is under increasing pressure from both sides of the political aisle to pardon former President Donald Trump for his recent felony convictions. Minnesota Democrat Rep. Dean Phillips has publicly called on Hochul to issue a pardon, arguing it would be for the good of the country. However, Hochul has indicated that such a pardon is unlikely to happen. The debate centers around whether Trump would accept a pardon, which is seen as an admission of guilt and would not clear his record. Critics have also pointed to Alvin Bragg's case against Trump, suggesting it should not have been prosecuted.
New York Gov. #KathyHochul is facing bipartisan calls to pardon former President Donald #Trump for his recent felony convictions, a scenario she has signaled is unlikely to happen. https://t.co/o4riDR6ODv
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is facing bipartisan calls to pardon former President Donald Trump for his recent felony convictions, a scenario she has signaled is unlikely to happen. https://t.co/2ekYjj6J6o
As someone who cares deeply about Democratic Party policy priorities and winning the White House, I do think Kathy Hochul should seriously consider pardoning Donald Trump. Alvin Bragg's "zombie" case should probably not have been prosecuted. With Trump facing other (more…
Only Governor Kathy Hochul Can Pardon #DonaldTrump. But Will She? https://t.co/ZG2fNiUnWT
LAWFARE: Minnesota Democrat Rep @deanbphillips called on New York @GovKathyHochul to pardon Trump for "the good of the country.” Would Trump accept it given that acceptance of a pardon is an admission of guilt and wouldn't clear his record. h/t @LeadingReport https://t.co/Yz3JdokOFo