Sweet. If Rand Paul and the GOP want to act like pardons can just be thrown out or challenged in court, then let’s go all in. Donald Trump gave a blanket pardon to every single January 6 domestic terrorist and insurrectionist. Not individual reviews. Not based on merit. Just one sweeping proclamation that tried to erase the crimes of more than 1,500 people in one shot.
So if you’re going after Anthony Fauci, whose pardon was specific and targeted, then we absolutely have every right to go after all of them. If preemptive or politically motivated pardons no longer mean anything, then Trump’s mass pardon is just as worthless.
You want Fauci dragged into court? Fine. We’ll bring every last one of Trump’s MAGA foot soldiers with him. Equal standards. Equal consequences. You don’t get to cry foul when your side gets hit with the same energy you’re throwing.
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The DOJ needs to charge Anthony Fauci with a felony for lying to Congress. Then the Courts can decide if the pardon stands.
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