Podcast Host and Trump Supporter Criticizes Presidential Pardons
Andrew Schulz, a comedian and podcast host aligned with Donald Trump, recently voiced his concerns about presidential pardons. On the podcast Flagrant, he criticized Trump’s decisions, particularly regarding pardons granted to individuals he reportedly knows little about.
Podcast Discussion on Presidential Pardons
During a segment, Schulz highlighted Trump’s lack of familiarity with Changpeng Zhao, a cryptocurrency executive who received a pardon. Trump, speaking on 60 Minutes, admitted, “I don’t know who he is,” while attempting to justify his actions by referencing a supposed “Biden witch hunt.”
Schulz’s Critique
Schulz responded by expressing disbelief, stating, “You can’t pardon someone when you don’t know who they are.” He further remarked that such actions are problematic, suggesting they should not occur, regardless of who the president is.
- Pardons as Political Favor: Schulz speculated that pardons may come from a need to protect loyal associates or to gain political support.
- Connections between Pardons and Cryptocurrency: Schulz pointed out a potential link between pardons and financial interests, referencing a $2 billion deal involving the Trump family’s crypto business.
- Controversial Pardons: He mentioned Trump’s pardon of a former Honduran president, sentenced to 45 years for serious crimes, including drug trafficking.
Schulz described the pardons as “crazy,” questioning the logic behind them and suggesting a need for reevaluation of the presidential pardon power. He criticized the considerable authority granted to a president, asserting, “I just think it’s like a weird amount of power to bestow upon a president.”
Previous Disagreements with Trump
This isn’t the first time Schulz has diverged from Trump’s actions. In July, he openly criticized the former president for failing to uphold his campaign promises. Schulz expressed frustration over the administration’s continued involvement in wars and budget increases, which contradicted his expectations.
The White House has yet to respond to Schulz’s remarks and criticisms.
