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Trump To Pardon His Enemy?

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Who would’ve expected to see Trump pardon a Democrat?

President-elect Donald Trump recently indicated he would consider granting a presidential pardon to New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who faces criminal charges related to a federal corruption investigation. Adams was indicted in September on charges including wire fraud, foreign contribution solicitation, and bribery.

When asked about the possibility of a pardon, Trump responded affirmatively, stating, “Yeah, I would. I think that he was treated pretty unfairly.” He expressed a willingness to review the case, adding, “I don’t know the facts. I would certainly look at it.”

Adams has pleaded not guilty to the charges, which allege that he accepted discounted and upgraded international flights from Turkish Airlines, a practice that Trump argued is not uncommon. Reflecting on his own experience with airline upgrades, Trump pointed out, “It seems like being upgraded on an airplane. I know probably everybody here has been upgraded. They see you’re all stars, they say, ‘I want to upgrade that person from NBC,’ and that would mean you’ll spend the rest of your life in prison.” His comments seem to suggest that the charges against Adams could be politically motivated, drawing a parallel between routine perks and the allegations against the mayor.

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Trump has voiced his support for Adams in the past, describing him as “honest” and expressing his desire to work together. Although Adams has refrained from directly requesting a pardon, he has indicated that his legal team is handling his defense.

During his first term as president, Trump granted 144 pardons, and he has stated that he would consider offering clemency to some of his supporters if he returns to office, including those involved in the January 6th Capitol protests. Whether he will follow through on his comments regarding Adams remains to be seen, but his willingness to consider pardons for political figures facing legal battles is consistent with his broader approach to justice and reform.

In a time when the American justice system is under scrutiny, Trump’s stance reflects his commitment to fairness and to supporting those who he believes are unjustly targeted.