PA Democrat Calls Biden To Issue ‘blanket pardon’ For Trump Next Targets

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Democratic Pennsylvania Representative Brendan Boyle has called on President Joe Biden to issue a broad pardon for law enforcement officials, military personnel, and others whom he fears President-elect Donald Trump may target during his upcoming term. This appeal comes in the wake of Biden’s controversial decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden, for offenses committed between 2014 and 2024.

Boyle’s concerns center around Trump’s nomination of Kash Patel as the next FBI director, a move Boyle claims signals Trump’s intent to settle personal scores rather than focus on national security. Patel, a loyalist to Trump, has reportedly outlined plans to restructure the FBI and Department of Justice, including firing and demoting high-ranking officials.

Boyle’s statement reflects a growing unease among some Democrats regarding Trump’s potential use of executive powers to penalize perceived political adversaries. Citing Trump’s history of challenging norms, Boyle argued that traditional safeguards are insufficient to counter Trump’s “authoritarian ambitions.”

He wrote that if we are serious about halting Trump’s authoritarian ambitions, decisive action is necessary, and the time for cautious restraint is over. This statement follows President Biden’s blanket pardon of his son Hunter, which protected him from prosecution for a decade of alleged crimes, including tax evasion and actions that are related to his role on the board of the Ukrainian energy company and the move has drawn bipartisan criticism, with many arguing that it erodes public trust in the justice system.

As Trump prepares to assume office on January 20, 2025, Boyle’s call underscores the heightened political tensions and deepening divide over the balance of power and accountability within the U.S. government.