CIA Whistleblower John Kiriakou: Giuliani Aide Told Me Presidential Pardon Would Cost Me $2 Million

Calls are growing for the Justice Department to investigate Donald Trump’s attorney and former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani for allegedly plotting to sell presidential pardons during the Trump administration, after his former employee Noelle Dunphy filed a $10 million lawsuit against Giuliani accusing him of sexual assault and other misconduct. The complaint alleges Giuliani “asked Ms. Dunphy if she knew anyone in need of a pardon, telling her that he was selling pardons for $2 million, which he and President Trump would split.” Dunphy is not the first person to publicly reveal this scheme; CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou has previously divulged that he was among those asked to pay up in return for a clean slate. “This lawsuit is the first that I heard that money was supposed to be split with President Trump,” he tells Democracy Now! Kiriakou, who did not ultimately get a pardon, says he was told by a Giuliani aide not to bother with a formal application and that it would be handled informally. “It was all supposed to be hush-hush,” he says.
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[@kesart8378]

Note to Rudolfo Giuliani: Medical professionals advise that you avoid excessive intake of alcoholic beverages when taking Viagra.

[@user-dg7np6vu9v]

Now that's some funny s_____t!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@sclogse1]

True. Booze has always been known to not just soften stools.

[@paulheydarian1281]

How can the AMA help Rudy with his excessive flatulence? 🤔😉🐖💨🤭😷🤫

[@alistairmackintosh9412]

Any recommendations from the American Hairdressers Association?

[@grmpEqweer]

​@@alistairmackintosh9412 ...I recommend a hat.

[@fsu4031]

America’s mayor 😭🤡. Lock him up in Rikers Island.

[@lindaalaureano]

Guantanamo for him, Trump, and all the seditious traitors.

[@kathleenferguson3296]

Yes, it's a hellhole that he encouraged.

[@leehaelters6182]

Oh, it has been the hope of my heart! Regarding current news, the law suit is not a criminal complaint, so no luck there. Nobody seems to be putting him on the block for the silly "stolen election" activity, fraudulent though it was. The conspiracy to sell pardons is still a federal rap, no? So no luck there, either. I think The Cretin stands a better chance of criminal conviction by NYC than Rudy, but let's not kid ourselves, any time done by The Cretin will be no more than a few months with an ankle monitor at his golf resort home.

[@marvinfrederick6363]

Get mo better

[@mray7503]

DOJ needs to investigate, John Kiriakou looks like a good witness.

[@KiaPi2012]

Shocking, for someone who was known for "ridding the streets of New York of crime" What a disappointment 😞

[@KiaPi2012]

@@BigBuzzyBumbleBee he actually was instrumental in the dismantling of the New York mafia at that time so I stick to my earlier statement☝🏾 We don't know whether he was already committing crimes at that time and was getting rid of rivals or he was later recruited by DJT et al.

[@jhansen2649]

He talks about CIA tortures and he ends up in jail for two years? WTF democracy?

[@SistaOtis]

Yes and it happened under the Obama administration 2012. To be fair, he leaked info to a reporter and did not follow whistleblower procedures. To bad Obama didn’t hold Bush accountable for anything.

[@romulus_]

a tale as old as time itself

[@donnad5064]

Cause he’s a liar

[@henryharris3431]

​@Donna D how so?

[@jodywho6696]

This CIA guy has nothing to gain. Only to lose. CIA doesn't forgive or forget. I LOVE whistleblowers. I also LOVE the TRUTH. 💙💜💚🇺🇸

[@peterrezba995]

John Kiriakou is full of crap! His story can NOT be verified. This is another attempt to smear Trump and Co.

[@peterrezba995]

why do you have a fake KZbin account? Are you one of those AI bots that Blinken mentioned

[@jaygee5693]

I love whistleblowers too, when they don't mysteriously dematerialise as soon as they are due to testify publicly.

[@tracyholder840]

@@jaygee5693 They realized that their masters could be brought in for their degeneracy and got scared. The payday isn't worth the perjury.

[@peterrezba995]

@@jaygee5693 are you another one of those AI comment bots that the clown Blinken was talking about I notice you're account is a new account with zero activity

[@AHG2545]

Thank God for the whistleblowers . For these politicians lawyers judges all those in government . Tell the truth behind closed doors , and thank you for reporting what was totally destructive to America

[@yarini-1]

No two people are more deserving of the RICO Act than Trump and Giuliani.

[@brucesmith3740]

Rico is unconstitutional. But the public accepted it when applied to Mafia.

[@yarini-1]

@@brucesmith3740 if it was unconstitutional there would not be hundreds of folks not in the Mafia in jail.

[@Gram72534]

I have always wondered why Trump would pardon the rapper called Kodak black.?.? I'm thinking maybe there were 2 million reason$ to pardon a complete stranger???

[@sclogse1]

Two million votes.

[@antcantcook960]

@@sclogse1 two brain cells, that’s your equipment.

[@Fucktheworld14020]

Lmao I’m black and I gotta admit that one surprised me he pardoned Lil Wayne too another black rapper but left the tiger king (Joey Exotic) in prison lmao I told me Trumps not racist he’s just a self centered asshole, the only color he respects is green or maybe he just looks down on gays more then minorities !

[@Fucktheworld14020]

Also Kodak Blacks entire network is only about $1.9 million so I doubt that!

[@Gram72534]

@@Fucktheworld14020 really, I thought he would have been worth more than that? I guess we will never know. Yeah your right I just goggle him it said 2 million. Maybe he got a loan? He was worth 5 mill at 1 time it said, but yeah after he went through the legal system he was probably broke or close to it.?.?

[@joelhenderson9393]

Giuliani needs to be in prison for many things.

[@TheHoodVoice2024]

1st lock him up for being a dumb criminal. Offering a snitch something like that

[@joelhenderson9393]

@@TheHoodVoice2024 some citizens of this country appreciate treacherous information.

[@peterrezba995]

John Kiriakou is full of crap! His story can NOT be verified. This is another attempt to smear Trump and Co.

[@paladro]

@@TheHoodVoice2024 that's the company he kept... sleep with dogs, wake up with fleas.

[@kevinfreund5943]

And trump regime

[@kellysanchez1000]

The Presidential Pardon clause, needs to be revamped. You shouldnt be able to Pardon ANYONE you have a connection with.

[@yurei8]

Especially someone one has a joint legal defense with. Trump had this arrangement, with Paul Manafort during the Mueller probe. I don't believe Mueller knew about this, as he first said that Manafort was a operating witness but later pulled back his support. So legally, Manafort, was able to share all the details of the JD's investigation with Trump. Manafort plead guilty to other non russian election interference actions, and seemingly protected Trump. And Trump later pardoned him for those acts.

[@kimocoloma4123]

Nope it is in their Constitutional Authority to pardon anyone for any reason or no reason.

[@1247.cccccc]

Change it how? The Trump allegations are nice but they are not any different than every last President. The identity of the aide is the next piece of information I am interested in. Imagine if it was the plaintiff touting the $2million service?

[@ellzedd4113]

​@@1247.cccccc🤣🤣🤣

[@uncatila]

For every pardon there needs to be 100 Commies fed to the sharks

[@barbaraa.walters8798]

Smart woman to record things . 2 million for a Pardon

[@Alan-er8ky]

All I can say is that American politicians are sick as hell

[@tomchen513]

The worst thing is that they present themselves as examples, with honesty, credibility, honour, justice.

[@alecgrolimond1678]

Show me a country that has honest politics and it will not be on this planet.

[@user-ce7uf2ui1l]

The republicans are.

[@Alan-er8ky]

@Alec Grolimond The US takes the cake with the cake lights. That's what I meant .

[@ivoted-5489]

@@Alan-er8ky It’s the GOP. There are some on the other side that suck too, but the main difference is that Dems will force the known crooks out, while the GOP doubles down for them.

[@afmilret]

This interview is confirmation that Don the con was charging $2million dollars for a pardon.

[@sclogse1]

While I'm biased to agree, I wonder if Rudy tacked on that extra million himself.

[@barbarasizemore5961]

@@sclogse1 sometimes I wonder.

[@ursulashepherd3326]

2 million is chump change to Trump. Seriously?🙄

[@plcoyle]

Thank you, John, for coming forward.

[@Wordavee1]

Pardons should be scrutinised by a panel and determined if they right a wrong, or are just a 'Get out of jail free' card for political or personal reasons!!

[@grmpEqweer]

Is anyone _surprised_ Trump was selling pardons? What would surprise me is if Giuliani got a dime from this .

[@vz4779]

Yes, exactly

[@benjaminlibertarianscorpio]

he is from NY and he is Italian

[@stupadasole4070]

​@@benjaminlibertarianscorpio You know what they say about a that has to use his full name. Plus you sound racist, tell me more of what you think us Italian men like!!!

[@JasRaymond1]

Nobody is surprised Biden sold out to China.

[@eddiekulp1241]

Nonsense

[@TOPDadAlpha]

Lolol.... Jack Smith is paying very close attention to selling pardon accusation. Bill Barr did trump no favor in his answer if he thought trump sold pardons. Barrs answer "I hope not". Wow

[@beckyteague-4407]

Trump has never needed to sell pardons. Barr needs to speak clearly on this.

[@alexdinero8284]

YEAH this will help me buy food and pay my electricity bill. Thank you Demoncacy Now.

[@paud9653]

Barr going to get dragged into it. That’s why he’s vague

[@jonathanvillalobos7994]

@@beckyteague-4407 👈Cult 45 member

[@jmajick4415]

@@alexdinero8284 🍗🍔🌮

[@dosuserx]

this is crazy. who got pardons without going thru the usual channels? why would anybody allow that?

[@DCFunBud]

She was "hired off the books?" Meaning she paid no state, federal or social security taxes. Now, she claims she was the victim at the same time she was a co-conspirator in an agreed upon tax fraud.

[@fvc233]

I love it when horrible people turn on each other.

[@larsbee]

which us pres was not horrible? obama bombing brown people or never helped the people of Flint.... bill clinton and nafta? w bush and daddy .... oh well ....

[@robertbouchard6719]

With a name like Filipe Castro you're really reaching for straws here.

[@MarioMaccaferriRules]

@@robertbouchard6719 Says "Bob Bouchard" lol 🥸

[@paladro]

@@MarioMaccaferriRules you saw that too ))

[@FASBLAQUE]

That's the nature of evil. It turns in on itself!

[@YesJustice]

Someone different has now confirmed the issue of the 2 million bribe for pardoning; 🤔🤔there is definitely an ATOM of TRUTH there💯💯💯

[@meisievannancy]

Well it is corroborating testimony, but proof is required. Did Rudy ever receive $2m and then did he ever pass on $1m at any other time ?

[@lindaelmore2040]

Guess he didn’t offer his kids any kind of pardon because he couldn’t bilk his own kids for $2 million each. He would have to pay it to himself for them.

[@jamesmorton7881]

Vote for decency. Criminals go to JAIL.

[@VassHoleIndustries]

What?! Sexual harassment charges?! It is not like he was filmed in a movie played in theatres, doing something of this nature…oh wait, Borat 2 🤔

[@jetskiwillywilly7970]

Didn't he get up and walk out once sex was brought up? And tucked in his shirt while no one was in the room? Am I remembering that correctly?

[@VassHoleIndustries]

@@jetskiwillywilly7970 close, He ended up leaving cause Sacha Baron Cohen came running in saying: “take me instead, she is only 15…” He was dressed in lingerie, so think that spooked Mr. Giuliani away 😂😂😂😂

[@cyrusparsa1724]

He was caught by Borat as he was trying to take his pants off and make a move on his teenage daughter in the movie 😂😂

[@leehaelters6182]

I have regretted the Sacha Baron Cohen approach, even with "artistic license". But, after reading the lawsuit filing, easily searched on, I do not feel the need to regret any longer. It is lurid, graphic, detailed, and solidly backed up. It gives hands down support to the fella that tapped Rudy on the shoulder in Staten Island, saying "What's up, scumbag?"

[@richardburns-uz7of]

Amy Goodman is mentally deranged

[@cherialvarado5625]

And they are calling democrats groomers.

[@djomegaminus]

No normal person gets upset when they aren't allowed to talk about sex with 10 year olds.

[@twiznizzlenore7822]

When exposing a crime is being treated as committing a crime You are being ruled by criminals. -Edward Snowden

[@cpuuk]

Pardons for sale- that's corruption at the highest level.

[@bronsongorham]

POTUS shouldn't be allowed to grant pardons like this - overriding convictions made in a court of law. We need to push for reform in this area and remove this power from the hands of the president. Imagine Trump being sentenced to life in prison only for DeSantis or some other republican to pardon him? This practice needs to end immediately!

[@sinsincere5748]

No, they usually pardon people who actually deserve it except when Republikkkans are in office but Democrats actually get innocent people out of jail

[@chonqmonk]

I agree, this is bs; I got mine for $250,000, but I went through Mikey Flynn...

[@paladro]

agree 100% if pardons are to be granted, there should be a public process, all out in the open... literally noone is suprised by trump's craven greed.

[@ke9988]

Or no pardons for criminals tried and convicted during the acting presidents rein.

[@silveriorebelo2920]

imagine you being sentenced to life in prison... you deserve it much more than Trump only buy thinking like a silly minion

[@steveburke7675]

From "America's Mayor" to this? A drunken, corrupt liar. What a fall from grace.

[@paladro]

you know how he earned that 'america's mayor' title? by dumb luck, being mayor of NYC when 9/11 happened, no other reason... certainly nothing he did mattered and he never stood by first responders medical fight post 9/11.

[@eponymousIme]

More likely America had cobwebs over its traumatized eyes after 9-11 and Rudy didn't deserve the title then any more than he does now.

[@juliajackson344]

any Mayor of NYC at that time would’ve done the same thing, he doesn’t get kudos for that, it was his job….America’s Mayor 😳

[@faa9261]

His racist azz was never honorable

[@chakaula8642]

SOUNDS LIKE YOU'RE TALKING ABOUT HILLARY!😅

[@donaldrayprine5153]

Selling Pardons should be a crime!!!

[@scottmullins87]

This is what an actual whistleblower is . Republicans pay attention .

[@mylittlepitbull3143]

True. However, whistleblower protection is typically a right or a whistleblower's identity would not be revealed. That's why all this Trump BS where he's trying to find the whistleblower and out the whistleblower is basically violation of law.

[@scubamaz1]

VS. the FBI? Mentally deranged gymnastics

[@miguellabordaburnett3617]

Thats nothing compared ti the whistleblowers from the fbi accusing the fbi of being controlled by the cartels and the chinese comunist. One referring to human trafficking on the border, one referring to the fake news and the supossed russia collussion and the fake impeachments and the other one referring to the fake investigation and the cover up of Ray Epps and other radical left democrat FBI agents and informants disguised as trump supporters and assaulting the capitol building on jan 6. Your whistleblowers look like cnn journalists. "Racist and antisemitic comments". Who cares?

[@beepseatsfindingfoodtreasu8756]

And we have the whistle blowers from the FBI who are on indefinite unpaid leave with their clearances revoked. This is a two party issue. Neither side is clean. The American public deserves a lot better than what we are getting.

[@brandonsarasnick1602]

​@Beeps & Eat's Finding food & treasure they litrally and blantly pick and choose what whistle blowers matters. And these fu king idoits believe the establishment wholeheartedly. The system is meant to deceive you. Don't listen to the cooperate hack jobs. And take every whistle blower with a grain of salt and the substance should always be taken seriously. Not just brushed off. And this timing is perfect for this guy to come forward. There's never any coincidence in politics

[@chieduagain]

The lies are mounting

[@katelarouche2835]

Really past time to abolish the presidential pardon all together.

[@richardburns-uz7of]

Amy Goodman is mentally deranged

[@kimocoloma4123]

Even a Governor has full authority to pardon anyone for any reason or no reason. Democrats are just being flip flop hypocrites.

[@user-dj6hu9gq4t]

As well as the archaic electoral college bs, and the nine members only supreme court, many things need reconsidered.

[@imrael496]

Electoral college gives every state a voice. It's not going anywhere.

[@user-dj6hu9gq4t]

@@imrael496 what do you call a ballot? I call it the only voice necessary in the modern age. It’s held onto specifically because the vote at the ballot can be manipulated. We’re past the dumb stuff.

[@jimoinsolvay]

And once again,unfortunately, nobody's going to prison.

[@jacquelynsmith6259]

You see this idea of getting a pardon is really unethical. It's like saying its okay to do wrong because I can get a pardon. They need to get rid of pardons. Then people will be more careful about what they do and say.

[@gyamfio]

This is very disturbing... Thanks John K for your courage and patriotism...

[@peterrezba995]

John Kiriakou is full of crap! His story can NOT be verified. This is another attempt to smear Trump and Co.

[@larsbee]

corruption in Washington.... what a surprise ... guess trump doesn't get money from wall street speeches so he is looking for other revenue streams...

[@richardburns-uz7of]

Amy Goodman is mentally deranged

[@hannesrensen9319]

Who is John kage. Where did they dig him up . And who pay him . 😂😂 denmark

[@peterrezba995]

@@hannesrensen9319 exactly fake BS blower with fake story the scariest thing is all these people thinking this story is true it's false after all the BS stories targeting Trump for the past 7 years people commenting here lap up the BS sick people

[@user-sn7ct2bn8i]

Selling pardons should be 2 lifetimes sentence!

[@JennySiede]

Giuliani wouldn't and couldn't function after 2pm. Epic.

[@abdulghani8269]

Danke Amy. God bless you.

[@ramel79]

I guess we know now why Rudy was successful in prosecuting the Mafia, he’s a crook himself 😅

[@cannabis1490]

💯

[@johnsonhunglo1993]

Rumor has it that Rudy's father was a 'made man'!!! Rudy actually swapped the Italian/Sicilian Mafia for the Russian/Jewish Mafia.

[@grmpEqweer]

Read a reporter speculating that Trump was an informant on the Italian mob. He knew them all, worked with them...They all went down. Have to specify the _Italian_ mob, as Trump became tight with the Russian mob later.

[@billwalsh388]

He cleared the way for Russian mafias.

[@b.l.fisher8230]

Ole' Rudy & Crazy Vincent Bugliosi are 2 peas in a pod!

[@kesart8378]

'I'm here to inquire about helping in recovering my pension.' 'It'll cost you two million dollars.' 'PARDON ME!?!' 'Yes, for two mil.'

[@DennisCaffey]

Clever... and appropriate. ;-)

[@vanessahumphrey-ghazi8342]

😂

[@WilliamWyckoff-of2ku]

Go get the corrupt people

[@schilstrom2590]

God Bless Democracy Now. The most trusted source of news in our household.

[@eroscreatives]

As they say - time to follow the money trail.

[@1truek269]

Kiriakou actually deserved a pardon

[@paladro]

ikr ))

[@lindarockafellow5058]

Yes only the undeserving get pardons from drumpf

[@anahallstrom7843]

He did deserve a pardon and it is disappointing that he hasn't been granted one.

[@themizaru]

only those who don't deserve it get it

[@keithwillis5207]

Corrupt politicians! Who knew?

[@riggiep.7108]

For the lawyers out there: Which Federal statute prohibits the sale of Presidential pardons? I remember First Son-in-Law Jared, busy with any amount of Those pardons. Can those fraudulently obtained be rescinded?

[@1247.cccccc]

What fraud are you thinking of? Who would make a complaint? Would the DOJ prosecute based on an article 2 power? Do cats flush before drinking from the toilet bowl?

[@HealthInTheNews]

I'm so glad that John Kiriakou was willing to talk about this. It's a serious abuse of power, and people need to know that Noelle Dunphy's claim was true.

[@richardburns-uz7of]

Amy Goodman is mentally deranged

[@briandoherty2728]

Not so much an abuse as the Durham Report highlights the criminal Dems were/are up to. This guy is sore because he didn't get a pardon. Americans are the most amoral nation on earth - they have lost all sense of truth - or right and wrong. Funny thing is they are quick to use the name of GOD to pretend that they are righteous people THEN do the most ungodly things to their fellow man. Look at what the criminals have down and are doing to Donald Trump - it's inhumane and none of the bible people care -- most cheer the criminals on. AMERICA IS OFFICIALLY A BANANA REPUBLIC.

[@steveosborne1239]

this guy is anything but reliable he is a criminal and typical of a democratic party propaganda media and brainwashed democrats

[@1247.cccccc]

Was it her that spoke with Kiraikou when Rudy excused himself? LOL, the walls, they're clooooooooosing in.

[@donnad5064]

Funny it only comes during campaigning and election times. Why didn’t this female report it when it happened? Here go all the BS . Bet she got paid alright.

[@dianahill5116]

Interesting and informative. Thank you.

[@Phantus00]

Got 2 years for exposing an illegal CIA torture ring. Insane.

[@jamesyeh5956]

$2M for a pardon??? Give him $200K and Rudy will 1000% take it. He’s DESPERATE! Pay For Play!😂

[@jillgiachino8086]

Thank you, for reporting Amy👍👍👍👍👍

[@richardburns-uz7of]

Amy Goodman is mentally deranged

[@bluerayfrequency7335]

What a despicable example of a human being. EVERYTHING eventually comes to light.

[@jetskiwillywilly7970]

exactly...file through the pardon office...dont try to make shady back door deals. Another witch hunt.

[@stupadasole4070]

How many of these questionable stories have actually been proven true. Now tell me just how honorable Biden is, and why.

[@handmadehearts]

The former guy & rudy are deep in this mess. Pass the popcorn! 🍿

[@stupadasole4070]

@@handmadehearts What happened to the rape charges against Trump.

[@karlenejoyall6797]

He is the worst person on earth.

[@patrickwilson3291]

So... he was asked for a bribe at a meeting with his lawyer by his side?

[@JoJo-js5ft]

Oh god. They just don't stop.

[@kytastrophe-]

He shouldnt have done ANY time for whistleblowing about people being tortured by our federal agencies.

[@Greatfalls64]

People have been Hillaried for less.

[@eponymousIme]

Much gratitude to John Kiriakou for coming forward and exposing the pay-to-pardon scam.

[@MOONSIP2]

I love him, he's a great guy.

[@b.w.1386]

I hate tRump but its disheartening to hear him say its access to all the Presidents that gets it done

[@realtijuana5998]

Also for trying to blow the whistle on the truly evil Gina Haspel.

[@ttacking_you]

If it was just Trump doing it I would say it's a scam because he's such an awful human being. If all the presidents did it sounds like they just bypassed some old defunct arcane bureaucracy, that I've never even heard of? the secretary of pardons or the us pardon attorney ? I already forgot it

[@roughhabit6496]

I agree with you, it sounds like another scam.

[@ronald4700]

I guess Rudy didn't think her job performance was worth a million dollars.😂in other words Rudy cond her out of her pants

[@icv109]

Corruption and disgrace is everywhere and at all levels in USA, god bless what ever is left

[@willojam5787]

ACCOUNTABILITY! Lock THEM UP!!

[@barbarasizemore5961]

Today wouldn't be to soon.

[@lindaalaureano]

Guantanamo !

[@richardburns-uz7of]

Amy Goodman is mentally deranged

[@CheNava1]

Trump is not what preole think he's really a terrible person with good heart if that makes sense he truly has a good heart by the many benevolent acts he's done in the past. Yet he is an avid business man who became president using those same business tactics he's used to doing. Same guy..

[@samanthaob87]

@@CheNava1he does not have a good heart stop it.

[@annieclaire2348]

Pretty horrible that this guy who exposed some of the CIA's appalling human rights violations in torturing prisoners, ended up not just losing his pension but going to jail. Something wrong in the system there. However when you see the offences and violations going on daily in so many law inforcement agencies within the US borders, I guess the CIA doing it outside the borders didn't surprise anyone. It still seems pretty horrible that he was treated so badly for doing something good.

[@joelhenderson9393]

He also whistle blew on why the cia let 9/11 happen 8 yrs ago.

[@adamhbrennan]

It’s the wrong system

[@kathleenferguson3296]

The system is fine. It's the Criminals they let in to it. They Will be Criminals.

[@benddover4300]

​@@adamhbrennan ..... U R 100% correct, and it needs to be exposed

[@georgebatearung3823]

​@@adamhbrennan No bro the system isn't wrong. Working for the CIA goes with regulations some of which can actually mean going to prison or even loosing your life. CIA employees know this. They sign and in some instances pledge silence. They are bound by law to respect all that.

[@jimlong527]

And we question only the non guilty. The guilty gets protected by several laws.

[@jakelong6860]

Aaah! He won't see any jail time ! American Justice is a joke!

[@mikeystrikes7203]

We need to do away with Presidential pardons all together They make a mockery of the judicial system

[@NASTYNEMOONE]

It's already a mockery. But yea those need to go

[@jimyarbrough9935]

I disagree but I do think the presidential pardon should go to a community for review before they go through.

[@rkeller8141]

I agree, it allows a corrupt president to sell pardons, under the table, of course. Corruption overload unsurprising when the DOJ started investigating X45’s seditious actions on J6, 2020, and 2 1/2 years later still investigating? There never is enough urgency to end American’s confusion, bring justice to criminals regardless of status.

[@audreyplaysnice2086]

It's one of the checks and balances that the Executive can use to "correct" the Judiciary. Many people may not like pardons being in the hands of one person (governor or president) but that's how it works in a Republic. We elect leaders to make decisions for us. If we were in a pure Democracy, we the people would vote on each little decision. Inherently impractical with our large citizenship.

[@rkeller8141]

@@audreyplaysnice2086 Maybe with more balance to protect against a rogue president selling pardons? Thank you for your educated. Input.

[@heydayma10513]

Crooks will behave Crookedly!?

[@lovingmenow5633]

What in the world…😱 just sickening!

[@AngelaShawWestoven]

So, they just give anybody pardons, except for the people that truly deserve them. This guy has connections, therefore could have gotten one. What about the average Joe? SMH. The pardon power needs to be revamped.

[@antoinettemosca2358]

Trumps average Joe is someone like Paul Mannifort ,who ripped our government off for 60 million in taxes ,the same yr I had to pay 3000,I don't mind paying what I owe ,but Trump Pardoned the ass

[@SajidKhan-jg8bk]

"Democracy Now" --- greatest of the great!

[@valdagadsden2956]

Beginning to sound more and more like there was a pardon for pay scheme. Hoping all is exposed and charged.

[@danaconley1123]

Beginning to sound?

[@richardburns-uz7of]

Amy Goodman is mentally deranged

[@paulmaclean-kr1qm]

It has always been just that ..I am a impartial Canadian but bill Clinton pardoned drug dealers bank fraudstersx. I saw 3 yrs ago some guy met with a woman from trumps office $200.000 was gonna get you a pardon .2 weeks later a guy called the gentleman and it was another $200.000 .when he called the first woman "" contact"" she claim d well my fee was for a intro ...

[@imrael496]

How long were you waiting for a Russian Collusion conviction? This smells like the same thing.

[@chadhaire1711]

Clinton sold over 200 pardons Goober

[@jnoble9032]

John is an amazing warrior 💯

[@margwalker6606]

This presidential pardon nonsense, needs to CEASE Otherwise we are going to see this kind of criminal abuse from people in power

[@karenguilliams5358]

We already have. Trump is so pathetic and every few days it's more reprehensible actions from him.

[@sacrebleu1371]

Think you mean 'cease', not seize.

[@kimocoloma4123]

Too late for that. Hell Hole Cities Democrat Atty. Gen. already let criminals out n their

[@1dluep]

Going to see? it's already happened.look at some of the people Trump gave pardons too.

[@adebobolaadegbuyi9014]

You people are all babies. You are all too emotional 😭 and always judge when you believe that the shoe is in the other person leg, but immediately is on your own leg you begin a new and completely different song. What a person you people are. Without waiting for the out come of an unbiased investigation you people have already passing judgement.

[@rosemariebredahl9519]

Have investigators checked the finances of folks who were granted pardons (whose requests didn't go through the DOJ) for evidence of suspiciously large expenditures? Odds are against anyone voluntarily coming forward (unless upholding pardon were granted in addition to anonymity, anonymity being challenging given our current congress) who may have been extorted for money to receive a pardon.

[@emilyfeagin2673]

Great idea

[@barbarasizemore5961]

Excellent.

[@marionoz9980]

I am sure Jack has probably got one of his team checking it out!

[@dbeaton1111]

After all the fake accusations against Trump, by people in the CIA, FBI, DOJ, the MSM, Obama, Biden, Hillary, and crazed Democrats who hate him so much they will say and do anything to keep him out of power, how can anyone possibly be so stupid as to believe that Trump, a billionaire, cares about a bribe to pardon anyone? This is insanity.

[@EMChantalG]

I love Democracy now!

[@poodleinadoodle3270]

disgusting that this guy had to do prison. disgusting what is going on in USA. Disgusting.

[@cherylviernes7047]

Just like I said before. Bribe for a pardon.

[@richardhedd3080]

Politics in this country is on a fast track to the abyss. And the Trump administration is leading the way.

[@jetskiwillywilly7970]

Wasn't it Obama that put him behind bars for whistle blowing? Now this guy gives hearsay silliness, he didn't follow the "official" pardon office because someone told him X. Save yourself 4 years....and take what he says with a grain of salt.

[@annettemacdonald9192]

Is anyone watching the hearings today on the FBI whistleblowers ?sadly the democrats on the committee are giving these brave FBI whistleblowers a really hard time just as they did to the twitter files whistleblowers

[@kevinkerr9310]

It's been being led for over 30 years. Trump isn't even the president right now. He's guilty, but he's learned from the best.

[@stupadasole4070]

Really, So are you saying that Trump is still the president. Name one thing Biden has done that is good for the entire nation. For over 36 years nothing, but passing a drug law that put people in prison for little bit of pot. You lefty's been fed a lot of b.s.,then refuse to believe the truth when found. Now how about the laptop, let me know if that's Russia Russia Russia. I want to hear more of what you think. You one of the 39% that thinks Biden is so wonderful?

[@chonqmonk]

@@annettemacdonald9192 They were mean? Well good thing Trump doesn't see red or blue, he sees green; so 2 million dollars will still buy them a pardon if he gets reelected...

[@ponzo1967]

They all a bunch of hypocrites, no better than the Mob he went after so proudly.

[@crazyhandshands9028]

Democracy Now should be Democracy down .

[@citytonightproductions]

At this point, is anything surprising with the Trump regime? The only thing surprising is how ridiculous the American justice system is. Again….nothing happens to him

[@kevinfreund5943]

Stand up people against tyranny and tyrants

[@roughhabit6496]

This guy didn’t exactly corroborate the accusation that Trump was getting $1M a pardon. How many richer guys than this were in jail do you think?

[@CDNTruckerNS]

I guess you are confused and you meant the Criminal Biden Family and the corrupt Obama and Clintons, right?

[@peterrezba995]

this is FAKE NEWS his story can not be verified this is another Russian collusion story why do people like yourself keep buying into this garbage?

[@1247.cccccc]

New to the pardons story? It did not start with Trump; the narrative is so easy with TDS weirdos.

[@deenyc1049]

Weird how whistleblowers with information on Republicans don’t disappear.

[@grmpEqweer]

​@@pmac1951 I'll believe it when I see documents and corroborating evidence, b/c Republicans make💩 up.

[@VassHoleIndustries]

Crap!!! You beat me to the punchline. I was going to say: “Probably cause if they do not exist to begin with, then pretty hard to interview or have them testify at congress, when they never existed!” But seriously man (or lady, or non binary, or however you identify), You need to see what some of these republicans have said in interviews. They openly admit to wasting the people’s time and money, to further advance their own gains. And also they are willing to fill the justice department with unjustified charges against their opponents, even if they have NO evidence… Get out of your echo chambers, you are being used 😉✌️

[@marksage5722]

Because Republican's are weak and scared. Liberals ALWAYS win and beat Republican's. Not that I am cheering for either one of them... just a fact.

[@pookie47]

ya... so wierd that Republicans cant find people to lie for them . . . lmfao. are you a sheep?

[@robertpendergrass7996]

Maybe because definition under oath can bring criminal charges, jail sentences and possible financial civil suits against lies ! 🤔 Truth + WISDOM = PEACE ✌ 🙏 🙌 👏. Criminal financial political grifters doing what criminals do.

[@Weeks25]

If John says it that it has to be true. You could haven’t asked a more genuine man!

[@bonnierobinson8684]

Good women should always step up with the truth!

[@drumcircler]

Such intelligent questions and informative answers! Thank you Democracy Now.

[@richardburns-uz7of]

Amy Goodman is mentally deranged

[@howielisnoff]

I’m surprised that in the final few days of the Trump administration his office didn’t offer reduced and cut-rate discount pardons. Sort of like a tag sale for pardons...

[@kimberley1449]

Not sure why jarred was doing pardons as he said he was so busy doing!!!

[@pamelabennett1492]

MAYBE they did!!😂

[@Greatfalls64]

There is so much more that the average citizen doesn't know and shouldn't know. The elites are demonic people, I'm talking about those who are so far above the elites we know of, the Rothchild's, the Rockefellers, etc.

[@Kathy-kr1sv]

What crime had he committed to require a pardon?

[@renesaenz5463]

I call to the stand prosecution witness number 1.

[@DSRQ1]

Never buy a presidential pardon from a guy who begins the conversation with, "Pssst! Buddy!"

[@GerryJensen]

Kwame Kilpatrick former Mayor of Detroit, convicted of several crimes, sentenced, served a portion of his sentence, was pardoned by Trump.

[@memelc5655]

I’m sure he paid 2 million too

[@GerryJensen]

@@memelc5655 Sure, he was in no position to negotiate.

[@nikibrown1359]

Thank you for this information.

[@desireew4692]

I wonder how much Little Wayne paid for his pardon?

[@MrFLUIZZLE]

Oh my gawd, I hope all these tapes go public.

[@ronaldturner4849]

"Nothing came of it" obviously because he couldn't cough up the two mil Guiliani wanted. This stinks like a rotten fish. And it wasn't "a few pardons" as the interviewer claims...... It was over 70! How many of those were bought and sold? Could be a whole lot of money changed hands! The Justice Dept better find out! Nobody's supposed to be above the law this way! 🤬

[@peterrezba995]

this is FAKE NEWS his story can not be verified this is another Russian collusion story why do people like yourself keep buying into this garbage? omg someone please help the US now everyday Americans are becoming dumber by the second

[@Okayyyy_shshdbhbnnjjjhj]

They need to make a age limit and a term limits for all Washington DC jobs including: Republicans, Democrat, independent, Supreme Courts, congress, Senate, president position and cancel all LOBBYISTS IN Washington DC

[@ryanreedgibson]

Well, we knew all this about Giuliani. It does however corroborate all other claims which none of us doubted. This man used to be a professional. Look at him now. He's a drunk embarrassment to his once great legacy.

[@MrShobar]

"...He's a drunk embarrassment to his once great legacy..." What "great legacy"? He's always been of questionable character.

[@michaeljames9882]

​@@MrShobar ALWAYS!!!

[@sassyfrass7029]

He was always a criminal. Just better at hiding it before his alcoholism took total control. He needs to stand by more windows.

[@1247.cccccc]

@@MrShobar What a moronic comment.

[@julienl.3327]

Offering an illegal pardon to a whistleblower, geniuses 😅

[@ryanmoore2447]

Right like dementia is kicking in or it's a lie like who would try to get a whistleblower to give them 2 million and expect him not to say anything lol but it's possible common sense isn't common anymore

[@brainretardant]

Once ClA operative always a company man. You don't get in unless they own your soul. Smells of intel op smear

[@tanerkanbir4534]

but they did / would pardon Flynn and other Criminals for free ! since they are related some important idiot!

[@sissy-_-]

​@@brainretardant Exactly 💯

[@ezekiellackey214]

Why is she coming forward now? She should have came forward when it happened. She needs to shut up and set out. She's just trying to get some money

[@tigerbunny6778]

Giulliani is a horrible human being. When he File 13'd safety masks for 911 first responders I lost all respect for him. Hes gotten so much worse since then! Thats pretty low.

[@yaiarea]

John should be honored as a national hero thank you for your courage John we love you brother

[@abrafovictory7193]

This is not a surprise, just another Caveman acting out his Nature.

[@gm7304]

Yabba Dabba Doo 🦖he drug her by her hair too 🤣