A very cool and useful way for the president to spend his time during a pandemic
Steven Nelsonasked Trump if he would consider pardoning Exotic, who is currently serving a 22-year prison sentence for a handful of crimes, including a murder-for-hire plot.
“I know nothing about it,” Trump said of Exotic’s situation. “He has 22 years for what, what did he do?” Trump, who was clearly amused by the topic, then asked the reporter what he thought of Exotic’s prison sentence: “Do you think he didn’t do it? Are you on his side? Are you recommending a pardon? As a reporter, you’re not allowed to do that.”
“I’ll take a look,” Trump ultimately said of pardoning Exotic. That sound you hear is an infinite scream, not least because this ridiculous situation is unfolding against the backdrop of a pandemic. Immediately after Nelson and Trump’s exchange, CNN’sPBS reporterwho has frequently been the subject of Trump’s press conference ire, also summarized her thoughts on the exchange in a
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