'Daily Show' Reveals the Poetic Justification for Trump's Hernández Pardon

On Wednesday, Josh Johnson from The Daily Show sharply criticized Donald Trumps vague reasoning for pardoning former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernndez, who was convicted last year for his role in smuggling 400 tons of cocaine into the United States. Trump's decision puzzled critics, especially given his administrations strong rhetoric against drug trafficking both domestically and internationally.

When asked on Sunday about pardoning a notorious drug trafficker, Trump initially appeared unaware of whom the reporter meant. Johnson joked, You know youve pardoned too many people when youre like, Im sorry, which notorious drug lord are we talking about? At least give me the first letter, or well be here all night!

Trump then suggested Hernndezs conviction was part of a Biden administration setup, without providing any supporting evidence. Attempting to justify his pardon further, Trump told reporters, You take any country you want. If somebody sells drugs in that country, that doesnt mean you arrest the president and put him in jail for the rest of his life. And that includes this country, OK, to be honest. I mean, if somebody does something wrong, do you put the president of the country in jail?

The audience responded with cheers and applause during the segment. Johnson highlighted Trumps apparent concern about a slippery slope, quipping, Clearly, Trump is worried about a slippery slope here. Its like that classic poem: First, they came for the wildly corrupt presidents, and I said nothing, because that would be admissible in court.

Johnsons full monologue on the topic aired during Wednesdays episode of The Daily Show.

Author: Aiden Foster