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Trump's Pardon Consideration Sparks Controversy with Governor Whitmer

Governor Whitmer expresses disappointment over Trump's potential pardons for men convicted in her kidnapping plot, contradicting his previous assurances to her.


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Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has expressed dismay over President Trump's consideration of pardons for Barry Croft Jr. and Adam Fox, convicted in a 2020 kidnapping plot against her. Whitmer stated that Trump had previously assured her he would not pursue pardons, which she opposed. Trump, however, has suggested the case was mishandled, calling it a 'railroad job.' The Justice Department's new pardon attorney is also reviewing the case. Whitmer's relationship with Trump has drawn criticism from some Democrats, despite her efforts to collaborate with his administration on various issues.

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'A railroad job': Trump says he'll look at pardoning convicts in Whitmer kidnapping plot
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"…The Justice Department charged 14 people from an anti-government group called the Wolverine Watchmen in a plot to kidnap Whitmer for her role in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, and nine were convicted or pleaded guilty."

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"…Mr. Trump clashed with Whitmer in 2020, tweeting "LIBERATE MICHIGAN" amid protests in the state for Whitmer's policies to restrict the spread of COVID-19."

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