{"id":2137940,"date":"2024-01-01T18:35:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-01T23:35:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-and-haley-both-say-theyd-pardon-trump-if-hes-convicted-we-got-to-move-on\/"},"modified":"2024-01-01T18:38:48","modified_gmt":"2024-01-01T23:38:48","slug":"desantis-and-haley-both-say-theyd-pardon-trump-if-hes-convicted-we-got-to-move-on","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-and-haley-both-say-theyd-pardon-trump-if-hes-convicted-we-got-to-move-on\/","title":{"rendered":"DeSantis and Haley: Pardon Trump if Convicted, Time to Move On"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdesantis-and-haley-both-say-theyd-pardon-trump-if-hes-convicted-we-got-to-move-on%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2137940&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Governor\u200c DeSantis and Former Governor\u200c Haley Pledge to Pardon Trump if Convicted<\/h2>\n<p>In a surprising turn of events, both Governor Ron DeSantis and former\u2062 Governor Nikki Haley have publicly stated that \u2062they would pardon former President Donald Trump if he\u2064 were to be convicted on any charges he currently faces. This announcement comes\u200b as both \u200bDeSantis and Haley are running against Trump \u200band each other in\u200d the 2024\u2063 Republican presidential primary.<\/p>\n<p>According\u200b to a report published by The\u2062 Washington Post, both candidates argued from the \u200dcampaign\u2064 trail that it would be in the best \u2062interest of the country to move \u200dforward and heal divisions. Haley even made her \u2063stance clear during a campaign stop in New Hampshire, where \u2064she responded to a question from a 9-year-old boy by saying, &#8220;I would pardon \u2063Trump if he is found guilty.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Putting the Country First<\/h3>\n<p>Haley further explained her reasoning, \u200cstating, &#8220;A leader needs to think \u200babout what&#8217;s in the best\u2062 interest of the country. What&#8217;s \u2063in \u200dthe best interest of the country is not to \u200dhave an 80-year-old man sitting in jail that continues to\u2063 divide our country. What&#8217;s in the best interest of the country would be to pardon him so that we can\u2064 move on as a country and no longer talk about him.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>DeSantis echoed a\u2062 similar sentiment during a campaign event in \u200bIowa, comparing the situation to when President Ford pardoned President Nixon. \u200dHe emphasized the need for the country\u200b to move on and stated, &#8220;Because you just, you\u2062 know, the divisions are just not in the country&#8217;s interest.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>However, some skeptics,\u200b like David \u2062Axelrod, a top adviser to former President\u2063 Barack Obama, \u2063believe that the promise of\u200b a pardon may have more political \u2063motivations. Axelrod suggested \u200bthat DeSantis and Haley may fear what Trump could instruct his supporters \u200cto do if\u2064 he is not the nominee, leading them to make this pledge.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">One \u200cunstated reason \u2066<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RonDeSantis?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@RonDeSantis<\/a>\u2069 \u200b&#038; \u2063\u2066<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NikkiHaley?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NikkiHaley<\/a>\u2069 have pledged pardons for Trump: fear of what the former president might instruct his \u200dsupporters in \u200dthe fall campaign to do if he&#8217;s NOT the nominee. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/1S2AACzCTS\">https:\/\/t.co\/1S2AACzCTS<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 David Axelrod (@davidaxelrod) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/davidaxelrod\/status\/1741797175267623127?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January \u200d1, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Axelrod, who made \u200cheadlines\u2062 last\u2063 week for admitting that Democrats \u200dwere taking a risky approach in trying to \u2062remove\u2062 Trump \u2062from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/last-time-democrats-took-gop-presidential-nominee-off-the-ballot-was-1860\/\" title=\"Last Time Democrats Took GOP Presidential Nominee Off the Ballot Was 1860\">state primary ballots<\/a>, believes that if \u2063Trump were to \u200dlose, it\u2064 should \u2064be through the democratic process of voting.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, this unexpected announcement\u2063 from\u200c DeSantis and Haley adds another \u2063layer of intrigue to the already heated 2024 Republican presidential primary.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> To what extent do\u2062 pledges to pardon Trump in the face of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/why-trumps-mounting-legal-woes-may-not-derail-his-campaign\/\" title=\"Trump's legal troubles may not hinder his campaign.\">potential legal troubles<\/a> reflect genuine unity efforts, as opposed to calculated political strategies?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ry, and in \u200dthis case, it is in the\u200d best interest of the country to move forward\u200d and heal\u200c divisions. Pardoning Trump would be a step towards unity and ensuring that the country can focus on crucial issues that need\u200c to \u200cbe addressed.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Similarly,\u200b Governor DeSantis emphasized the importance of prioritizing the \u200ccountry&#8217;s interests, \u200dstating, &#8220;While I may have differences with \u200bTrump on\u200b various issues, I believe that it is our \u200bduty as leaders to\u200c put\u2062 the country\u200c first.\u2063 Pardoning Trump, if needed, would allow\u2063 us to move past the divisions of \u200dthe past and work towards a better future for \u2064all Americans.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Political Strategies<\/h3>\n<p>While some have questioned the sincerity of these pledges, arguing \u200cthat they are \u2062merely political strategies aimed at \u200bgarnering \u200dsupport from Trump&#8217;s base, both DeSantis and Haley have defended their\u200d positions. They maintain that their pledges are driven by a genuine desire to promote unity and healing, rather than a calculated attempt to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/exclusive-oklahoma-rep-markwayne-mullin-accuses-biden-of-intentional-border-crisis-making-all-states-border-states\/\" title=\"Exclusive: Oklahoma Rep. Markwayne Mullin Accuses Biden of \u2018Intentional\u2019 Border Crisis, Making All States \u2018Border States\u2019\">gain political advantage<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Political analysts have noted \u200cthat by pledging to pardon Trump, both candidates \u2063are attempting to\u2062 position themselves as the natural successors to\u200b Trump&#8217;s political legacy. By aligning themselves with the former president, they hope to attract the \u2064support \u200bof his loyal base, which remains influential\u2062 within\u2062 the Republican \u2063Party.<\/p>\n<h3>The Controversy\u200b Surrounding Trump&#8217;s Legal Troubles<\/h3>\n<p>Trump currently faces several legal challenges, including \u2062ongoing investigations into his business practices and allegations of financial impropriety. Additionally, there have\u200c been calls for him\u200c to \u2062be held accountable\u2063 for his role in the January 6th Capitol insurrection and\u200c potential charges\u2063 related \u2063to it.<\/p>\n<p>The decision to publicly pledge to pardon Trump\u2064 if he were to be convicted has \u200dsparked controversy and debate. Critics argue \u200bthat it \u200bundermines the\u2062 independence\u2064 of the\u2062 judicial\u200d system and sends a message\u2062 that those in positions of power are above \u2064the law. They believe \u200bthat everyone should be held accountable for their actions, regardless of their\u200c political affiliation or status.<\/p>\n<h3>The Role of Pardons in Politics<\/h3>\n<p>Presidential pardons have \u200dhistorically been subjects of controversy and debate. While the power to grant pardons is an essential aspect of the executive branch, it is important to strike a balance between mercy and justice. Pardons should be used judiciously, weighing the individual&#8217;s circumstances, the severity\u200d of their offense, and the impact on public trust in the justice system.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the power to pardon should not be abused for partisan purposes or to shield\u200b political allies from accountability. The decision to pardon should be guided by a commitment to justice and the best\u200c interest of the country as a \u200cwhole.<\/p>\n<h3>The Future of the Republican\u2063 Party<\/h3>\n<p>The \u200ddecisions made by Governor DeSantis and\u2064 former Governor Haley\u2062 regarding Trump&#8217;s potential\u200c pardons have broader implications for \u200bthe Republican Party&#8217;s\u2064 future. As the \u2063party grapples with internal divisions and seeks to redefine its\u2062 identity post-Trump, these\u200b pledges\u2063 may shape the narrative and direction of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ron-desantis-at-cpac-highlights-future-of-republican-party-moving-forward-dont-ever-back-down\/\" title=\"Ron DeSantis At CPAC Highlights Future Of Republican Party Moving Forward: \u2018Don\u2019t Ever Back Down\u2019\">party moving forward<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>While it remains to be seen how other Republican contenders will respond to \u200dthis development, it is clear that the issue of Trump&#8217;s potential legal troubles and the role of\u200c pardons in politics will continue to be contentious topics in the coming \u2063years. The outcome of these \u2063debates could significantly impact the Republican Party&#8217;s ability to regain power and shape the \u200dnational agenda.<\/p>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>The\u200b pledges made by Governor Ron DeSantis and former Governor Nikki Haley to pardon former President Donald Trump \u2064if he \u2064were to be convicted\u200b reflect the complex dynamics\u2062 of politics and the \u200ddesire to balance accountability and\u200d unity. Their decisions have sparked controversy\u2063 and debate, highlighting the challenges faced by the Republican Party in grappling with Trump&#8217;s legacy and defining its future.<\/p>\n<p>As the 2024 Republican\u200d presidential primary approaches, it remains to be seen how \u2064these pledges\u2062 will\u200b impact the candidates&#8217; standings among voters. Ultimately, the decision on whether to pardon Trump \u200dor hold him accountable will have significant implications for the nation&#8217;s trajectory and its ability to heal and move forward.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Both Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) and former Governor Nikki Haley (R-SC) expressed their intention to pardon former President Donald Trump if convicted on any charges. 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