STREET BEAT: ‘Are presidential pardons being abused?’

Jonathan Williams

Pomona

“No. I think its being scrutinized more and put under a microscope because of who’s pardoning who and why. Back in the day, we didn’t know who was pardoning who.”

Rita Jones

Apple Valley

“President Biden had to pardon his son because what they did in order to get the conviction was an abuse of power.  They forced him to do what he did.”

Terry Mc Jimpson

Los Angeles

“Yes. It’s being used for personal gain and personal feelings. It’s being taken away from the judicial system where it should be carried out.”

Daryl Smith

Las Vegas

“Yes. Pardoning convicted felons is an abuse of power. The power is being used as a personal dart or weapon.”  

Compiled by Cynthia Gibson in Chino Hills and Apple Valley.