There doesn’t appear to be a process

Last fall, throughout a briefing, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt informed reporters“When it comes to pardons, the White House takes them with the utmost seriousness.” donald trump‘s high spokesperson added that every pardon is subjected to “a very thorough review process,” carried out by a group of “qualified lawyers.”

I proceed to consider this was one of the unintentionally amusing issues Leavitt has ever mentioned.

In truth, NOTUS revealed a report this week, based mostly on accounts from a number of sources acquainted with the White House’s pardon process, who described a chaotic system by which clemency is usually prolonged to these with the best entry, to the best individuals, with the best “narrative.” From the article:

More than a 12 months in, the White House’s pardon process stays a puzzle for these attempting to navigate, and in some instances revenue, from it. The practically dozen individuals who NOTUS spoke with — together with sources each exterior the Trump administration, like legal professionals and lobbyists, and contained in the White House — described an ever-changing scenario. Many mentioned it’s predicated on who has entry and who can create probably the most interesting tales for his or her purchasers.

Someone immediately concerned within the pardon process informed NOTUS, “There is no process, there is no right way to do this. It’s chaos.”

To be positive, the identical NOTUS report included White House denials, together with an insider who wished to guarantee the general public that there is “a defined process” in place.