News ID : 209631
Publish Date : 1/21/2025 8:14:52 PM
Corruption or Rule of Law? Behind the Controversial Pardons in the White House

Corruption or Rule of Law? Behind the Controversial Pardons in the White House

Power struggle, systemic corruption, and the decline of democracy: these three terms reflect the actions of Trump and Biden in issuing controversial pardons that question the political structure of the United States.

Nournews: The end of Joe Biden's presidency and the beginning of Donald Trump's presidency as the 47th president of the United States coincided on the same day. However, a common aspect of the actions of these two controversial political figures is evident: issuing pardons that raise profound reflections about the political structure of America. Trump, immediately after entering the White House, pardoned 1,500 of his supporters who had been arrested in connection with the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. On the other hand, Biden, in the final hours of his presidency, pardoned some government officials, family members, and lawmakers who opposed Trump.

Power Struggle at the Top of the U.S. Political Structure

A look at the actions of Biden and Trump reveals that both have used pardons as a tool in the power struggle. Biden pardoned individuals famous for opposing Trump, such as Anthony Fauci and Liz Cheney, while Trump pardoned the supporters of the January 6th riot, those who had questioned Biden's presidential legitimacy. These actions show that the power struggle at the top of the U.S. political structure has gone beyond party competition and has become an open conflict aimed at eliminating opponents.

Systemic Corruption and Family Pardons

One of the noteworthy aspects of these pardons is the coverage of corruption within the power structure. In addition to pardoning his son Hunter, who faced legal cases, Biden also pardoned his brothers, sisters, and their spouses. Trump also pardoned individuals accused of security and economic crimes. These pardons, which clearly prioritize personal interests, reflect systemic corruption in the political and judicial structure of the United States.

Decline of Democracy and Rule of Law

The pardons issued by both presidents have dealt a serious blow to the principles of democracy and the rule of law in the U.S. These actions, which critics argue were mostly aimed at protecting family members and political allies, indicate that personal and partisan interests have taken precedence over justice and rule of law. Both Trump and Biden have demonstrated, through these actions, that they consider themselves above the law. Nancy Pelosi, a critic of Trump, described these pardons as "an insulting affront to the judicial system."

Global Behavioral Patterns of the U.S.

The self-centered and law-defying behavior observable within the U.S. domestic structure is also reflected on the global stage. From Trump's withdrawal from international treaties and economic threats to Biden's unilateral policies regarding the Ukraine war, all point to the fact that the power structure of the U.S. is shaped by authoritarianism and supremacy. When U.S. leaders do not adhere to laws domestically, it is unrealistic to expect them to prioritize global interests over personal ones.

The pardons issued by Trump and Biden reflect a political structure that has moved away from democracy and is leaning toward authoritarianism. These actions, in addition to exposing the depth of systemic corruption, signal the decline of democratic principles in America. The solution to confronting these challenges lies in forming a global consensus against the unilateralism and self-superiority of the U.S. ruling structure, to strengthen peace and justice on the international stage.

 


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