Political Quotes

On the recordMay 29, 2025
it at least appears that you are using the Office of the Pardon Attorney to dole out pardons as favors to the President's loyal political followers and most generous donors
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Jamie Raskin
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Raskin criticizes the use of the pardon system for political favors.

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