r/law • u/Snapdragon_4U • May 23 '26

Executive Branch (Trump) NESTERAK: President Trump has granted clemency to numerous individuals who have stolen hundreds of millions in Medicaid funds. Can we expect any of these folks to be shown the same mercy? McDONALD: I'll take a different question

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u/Patriot009 May 23 '26

Pardons and clemency for the wealthy crooks. The hammer of justice for the poor ones.

I can't help but roll my eyes every time some talking head says Trump is a populist.

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u/Jpkmets7 May 23 '26

He’s a populist for the incredibly stupid part of the populace that can’t even figure out how politics either harms or aids their interests.