Doug Burgum will wait for the cases against Trump to unfold before committing to a pardon.
Gov. Doug Burgum Won’t Commit to Pardoning Trump
Gov. Doug Burgum (R-ND) is keeping his options open when it comes to pardoning former President Donald Trump. With 91 indictments looming over Trump from federal and state prosecutors, Burgum refuses to make a definitive statement until the legal process has run its course.
Putting Justice First
During an appearance on Meet the Press, Burgum emphasized the importance of the judicial system and the presumption of innocence. He stated, “Whether it’s for Hunter Biden, Joe Biden, or Donald Trump, everybody is innocent until proven guilty in this country.” Burgum firmly believes that speculating on pardons before a fair trial would undermine the integrity of the court system.
He added, “It’s like trying to jump ahead of the entire court system, and I respect the judicial branches have got their job.”
Trusting the Voters
While Burgum avoided directly addressing allegations against Trump, such as attempts to overturn the 2020 elections, he emphasized the importance of trusting the voters. He stated, “We’ve got to trust the voters” when it comes to determining who is fit for political office.
Burgum believes that as a governor, his duty is to serve all citizens, regardless of their political affiliation. He said, “When you’re plowing the roads, we’re plowing them for Republicans, Democrats, independents, for everybody, and that’s the job of the executive branch; that’s the job I’m running for. That’s why we’re running, and absolutely, when I’m president, we will lead with respecting everybody. We work for everybody.”
Primary Debate Qualification
Burgum has successfully qualified for the first Republican primary debate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Alongside Vivek Ramaswamy, Nikki Haley, Tim Scott, Mike Pence, and Chris Christie, he has met the criteria of polling at least 1% and receiving a minimum of 40,000 individual campaign donations. The debate is scheduled for Wednesday, and candidates have until Monday to qualify.
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