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Trump Pardons DC Officers Convicted in Fatal Moped Chase

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  • #United States of America
Trump Pardons DC Officers Convicted in Fatal Moped Chase
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JAN 23
Above: US Pres. Donald Trump delivers his inaugural address Jan. 20, 2025. Image copyright: Chip Somodevilla/Contributor/Pool/AFP via Getty Images
story last updated JAN 24

The Spin

Republican narrative

These officers deserve clemency because they were unfairly targeted by politically motivated prosecutors in an unprecedented case that criminalized standard police work. The tragic outcome resulted from Hylton-Brown's decision to flee a lawful stop, not from any criminal conduct by the officers, who were simply performing their duties.

FOX NewsNew York Post

Democratic narrative

These officers don't deserve these pardons. They caused a man's death and conspired to cover up their misconduct. Their actions were a disservice to the community and to other officers who work within constitutional bounds. This just goes to show Trump is willing to pardon violent criminals as long as they fit his political ideology.

New York TimesThe New Republic

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The Controversies


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Political split

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