Senator John Fetterman made an appearance on “The View” on Monday, and his comments on former President Donald Trump’s trial, pardons, and the justice system stirred significant conversation. During his trip to New York City, Fetterman discussed various political issues, but his take on Trump’s hush money trial caught the most attention.
Fetterman Calls Trump’s Trial Politically Motivated
Fetterman didn’t shy away from expressing his thoughts on Trump’s trial in New York last year, where Trump was found guilty of 34 counts of falsifying business records. The case revolved around hush money payments that Trump allegedly used to cover up personal scandals.
The senator said, “I’m on record criticizing going after Hunter Biden, and I also agree that the trial in this city, in New York, was politically motivated. That wouldn’t otherwise have been prosecuted if it was someone else.”
Fetterman’s comment added fuel to the ongoing debate about whether the judicial system has become politicized.
Views on Pardons
The discussion on “The View” also covered the topic of presidential pardons. Fetterman was asked about pardons issued by both Trump and President Joe Biden, including the controversial pardons for individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol riots.
Fetterman stated that while he believes in the concept of pardons, he disagreed with many decisions made by both presidents. “Especially on the J6 ones,” he said, referring to pardons granted to individuals linked to the January 6 riots.
He elaborated further, “If you are going to abuse the process… I think it is sad because it is politicized. Depending on what team is in office, those are the people who get some redemption. That might have set some things back.”
Fetterman’s Take on the Justice System
The conversation circled back to Trump’s trial when co-host Sunny Hostin pressed Fetterman for clarity on his stance. She asked if he truly believed the 34-count financial crimes case against Trump was politically motivated.
Fetterman responded, “I found that when the judicial system gets weaponized and targets political enemies for political gain, I think that is inappropriate. And I think that degrades our collective trust in this very important institution.”
He added, “Whether it is a Democrat going after a Republican or a Republican going after a Democrat, the judicial system has to remain impartial. That is really the cornerstone of our society.”
Final Thoughts on “The View”
The segment wrapped up with co-host Whoopi Goldberg offering her perspective. “Wouldn’t that be great if that is the way things actually worked,” she said with a smile.
Fetterman’s remarks highlighted concerns about the intersection of politics and the justice system, sparking further debate about fairness and impartiality in high-profile legal cases.
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