Trump Announces Full Pardon of Former VA Sheriff Scott Jenkins
TownhallJUN 3
Trump Pardons Virginia Sheriff Convicted of Bribery
Above: Former Culpeper County Sheriff Scott Jenkins during an interview Jan. 16, 2020. Image copyright: Eva Hambach/Contributor/AFP via Getty Images
The Spin
Republican narrative
President Trump had to pardon this dedicated law enforcement officer who was railroaded by the weaponized Biden justice system. The Biden administration's prosecution was nothing more than political persecution designed to target a Trump supporter, as the judge prevented Jenkins from presenting crucial evidence that would have cleared his name, demonstrating the corrupt nature of the proceedings.
Democratic narrative
Trump has once again undermined the rule of law with this pardon. Jenkins violated his oath of office, and a jury of his peers heard all the evidence and found him guilty on multiple felony counts. However, like the Jan. 6 rioters and others before him, Jenkins has been rewarded for his devotion to Trump, who has issued another pardon without anything resembling a close examination of the case.