(PatriotNews.net) – Trump pardons “Lady Trump” who splurged $70,000 of police memorial funds on plastic surgery and her daughter’s wedding, sparking outrage from Nevada’s Attorney General who called the move a “disgrace” to fallen officers’ families.
At a Glance
- Former Las Vegas City councilwoman Michele Fiore was convicted of wire fraud for misusing $70,000 in police memorial funds
- Fiore used money intended for a fallen officer’s statue on personal expenses including plastic surgery and her daughter’s wedding
- She faced up to 20 years in prison per count before receiving Trump’s full presidential pardon
- Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford condemned the pardon as a “blatant disregard for law enforcement”
- Fiore can now return to her position as justice of the peace in Nye County
Another Day, Another Questionable Pardon
Just when you think the left couldn’t get more hypocritical about “abuse of power,” along comes their collective meltdown over President Trump pardoning a supporter. Michele Fiore, a Republican justice of the peace in Nevada, was facing serious prison time after being convicted of wire fraud related to a police memorial fund. The feds alleged she diverted $70,000 intended for a statue honoring a fallen officer to fund plastic surgery and her daughter’s wedding. But before sentencing could occur, Trump stepped in with a full pardon, effectively wiping away the conviction and allowing her to resume her judicial position.
The predictable leftist outrage machine kicked into high gear immediately, with Nevada’s Democrat Attorney General Aaron Ford leading the charge. The same Democrats who cheered Biden’s blanket pardons for thousands of federal marijuana convictions are suddenly concerned about “the rule of law.” Where was this righteous indignation when Democratic governors were emptying prisons during COVID or when big-city DA’s were refusing to prosecute theft and assault cases? The selective outrage is nothing short of spectacular.
Political Prosecution or Justice Served?
Fiore has maintained her innocence throughout the ordeal, insisting the investigation was politically motivated retribution for her vocal support of President Trump. The FBI’s interest in her finances conveniently emerged during her gubernatorial campaign, raising legitimate questions about the timing. We’ve seen this playbook before – target Trump supporters with the full weight of federal agencies while Hunter Biden gets special treatment for years of documented misconduct. The double standard in our justice system couldn’t be more glaring.
“Michele Fiore used a tragedy to line her pockets.” – federal prosecutor Dahoud Askar.
Were Fiore’s actions appropriate? If guilty as charged, absolutely not. Misusing funds meant to honor fallen officers is indefensible. But the question Americans should be asking is why some criminals face the full brunt of prosecution while others – particularly those with the right political connections – seem to get endless passes. The selective prosecution we’ve witnessed over the past several years has severely damaged public trust in our justice system, making pardons like this one inevitable reactions to a system increasingly viewed as weaponized.
Restoration or Abuse of Presidential Power?
Fiore herself was understandably emotional about the pardon, describing herself as “a vindicated soul whose prayers were heard.” While Democrats seethe over Trump exercising his constitutional pardon power, they conveniently forget the laundry list of questionable pardons issued by Clinton, Obama, and yes, even Biden. The presidential pardon exists precisely because our Founders recognized that sometimes the justice system gets it wrong or becomes excessively punitive. Whether this particular pardon meets that standard is debatable, but Trump’s constitutional authority to issue it is not.
“Donald Trump’s blatant disregard for law enforcement is sickening, and pardoning someone who stole from a police memorial fund is a disgrace. As Nevada’s top cop, I believe there’s no room for reprieve when it comes to betraying the families of fallen officers. I will continue to stand with our men and women in uniform.” – Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford.
Perhaps the most ironic aspect of this entire controversy is watching Democrats suddenly position themselves as champions of law enforcement after years of “defund the police” rhetoric and turning a blind eye to rioters attacking officers across the country. Their newfound concern for police memorials would be touching if it weren’t so transparently opportunistic. The real tragedy here is that legitimate discussions about memorial funds, ethics, and presidential powers have been reduced to just another partisan food fight.
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