John

The unthinkable is gaining traction: prominent voices, including influential politicians like Senator Joe Manchin and Representative James Clyburn, are floating the idea of President Biden pardoning Donald Trump.

This is dangerous. Trump has been found liable for sexual assault, convicted of fraud, and is under indictment for crimes that strike at the heart of our democracy, including inciting the January 6th insurrection.

A pardon would send a chilling message to Americans and the world: powerful individuals are above the law. Worse, it would pave the way for Trump to commit even more abuses, knowing he can escape accountability.

The argument some make, that pardoning Trump will help the nation “move on”, ignores a simple truth: there is no moving forward without justice. Forgiveness in the absence of accountability weakens the very foundations of democracy and tells future leaders that power protects them from consequences.

We cannot allow this to happen. Demand President Biden soundly reject calls to pardon Donald Trump now.

Now is not the time to look the other way. This is the time to stand firm. Donald Trump didn’t just bend the rules, he shattered them. From attempting to overturn a legitimate election to mishandling classified documents and inciting violence against Congress, his actions demand accountability.

While even some Democrats say a pardon would heal the nation, the opposite is true. Accountability is not retribution, it’s justice.

It’s the assurance that our democratic institutions can withstand even the gravest of assaults. To pardon Trump would be to dismiss the harm he inflicted on our country.

Tell President Biden that a pardon for Trump is not an option. Our democracy depends on it. Add your name today and join the fight to preserve the rule of law and protect our republic.

Together, we can defend democracy and ensure that no one – not even a former president – is above the law.

-DFA AF Team