Summary
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson criticized President Biden for his pardons, questioning whether Biden was aware of the pardons he issued. Now, President Donald Trump has admitted to not remembering a pardon he granted to a cryptocurrency billionaire. This has drawn attention to the topic of presidential pardons and has sparked discussion within political circles.
Key Facts
- Mike Johnson, the Speaker of the House, questioned the validity of pardons issued by President Joe Biden.
- Johnson suggested that Biden might not have been fully aware of the pardons he granted due to concerns raised by the House GOP about his mental state.
- President Donald Trump, in an interview, admitted he did not remember pardoning Changpeng Zhao, a cryptocurrency billionaire.
- Trump stated that he pardoned Zhao based on recommendations and insisted Zhao was not guilty of a crime.
- The issue of presidential pardons is under scrutiny, with Attorney General Pam Bondi indicating a review of Biden’s use of autopens for signing pardons.
- Comments on the use of negative language in politics were made by William F. Hall, a professor at Webster University.
- Johnson declined to comment on Trump’s statement about the pardon, directing questions to the president.
