In a recent interview, Bill O'Reilly, the former Fox News star, proposed that President Joe Biden should pardon both his son, Hunter Biden, and Donald Trump, the former president, as a means of healing the nation.
This suggestion was made during O'Reilly's appearance on NewsNation's Cuomo, where he discussed Trump's conviction in his New York hush money trial and expressed concerns that the verdict could potentially incite violence.
O'Reilly stated, "President Biden should pardon Donald Trump of any and all crimes and suggest publicly that governor [Kathy] Hochul do the same thing." He further suggested that Biden should also pardon his son, Hunter, a move that he believes would throw the entire acrimonious system into absolute chaos.
While O'Reilly believes that Biden has the potential to reduce the level of hatred in the country, he expressed doubts about Biden's willingness to do so, citing a lack of the "fiber" that characterized Gerald Ford. Ford, who served as president in the 1970s, is remembered for his controversial decision to pardon his predecessor, Richard Nixon, following Nixon's resignation from the White House.
O'Reilly was quick to clarify that he was not drawing a parallel between the legal cases of Hunter Biden and Donald Trump. He stated, "Im not measuring [Hunter] Biden against Trump. Im telling Biden whats best for the country."
Hunter Biden is currently facing federal charges for possessing a pistol for 11 days after lying about his drug use, and for allegedly evading $1.4 million in federal income taxes. Meanwhile, Trump, aside from his recent conviction, is facing a federal trial in Florida over classified documents found in his home, as well as trials in DC and Georgia for attempting to overturn the 2020 election.
During the interview, O'Reilly also questioned the infallibility of the jury system, citing the infamous 1994 double murder trial of OJ Simpson as an example. He stated, "The jury system isn't infallible... they're human beings, they carry prejudices and bias into the court room."
O'Reilly also criticized Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, arguing that the case against Trump was not of the same magnitude as the Teapot Dome scandal, Watergate, or even the Monica Lewinsky and Bill Clinton scandal. He dismissed the case as a "low-level beef."
Trump's conviction on 34 felony counts marks the conclusion of his historic hush money trial, but the legal battle surrounding the case is far from over. The former president now faces sentencing, a potential prison sentence, and a lengthy appellate process. Additionally, Trump, who is the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, still has to contend with three more criminal cases and a campaign that could potentially see him return to the White House.
Following the verdict, Trump vehemently denounced the trial as a "disgrace" and maintained his innocence. The Biden campaign responded to the verdict with a statement from communications director Michael Tyler, who said, "In New York today, we saw that no one is above the law." He added that the verdict does not change the fact that the only way to keep Trump out of the Oval Office is at the ballot box.
The White House, on the other hand, chose to maintain its distance, stating, "We respect the rule of law, and have no additional comment."
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg expressed his gratitude to the jury of 12 who convicted Trump and praised his team of prosecutors. However, he declined to comment on whether he would seek prison time for Trump, who has consistently attacked him.
Responding to criticism of the case, Bragg said, "I did my job. Our job is to follow the facts and the law without fear or favor." When asked about potential prison time for Trump, Bragg stated, "We will speak in our court filings as weve done throughout this proceeding."
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