Trump Says He's Considering Pardons for Gretchen Whitmer Kidnap Plotters
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Talking to reporters on Wednesday, President Donald Trump said he would "take a look" at pardons for the individuals found guilty of plotting to kidnap Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2022.
When asked, "Will you pardon the people who are accused of conspiring to kidnap Gretchen Whitmer?"
The president responded in part, "I will take a look at it. I did watch the trial. It looked to me like somewhat of a railroad job, I will be honest to you. It looked to me like some people said stupid things. They were drinking and I think they said stupid things."
Reporter: Will you pardon the people who are accused of conspiring to kidnap Gretchen Whitmer?
Trump: I will take a look at it. I did watch the trial. It looked to me like somewhat of a railroad job, I will be honest to you. It looked to me like some people said stupid things.… pic.twitter.com/ZFWVzGuIH1 — Acyn (@Acyn) May 28, 2025
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