Statement - People Power United Responds to Trump's Mass Pardons
🗽A well informed citizenry is the best defense against tyranny.
In response to the mass pardons granted by convicted felon and former President Donald Trump, People Power United—a grassroots organization with over 200,000 members across all 50 states and some U.S. territories, dedicated to championing progress and empowering the people—has issued the following statement:
January 21, 2025
It is a sad day for America and the world when the President of the United States turns against his country.
Convicted felon and former President Donald Trump has turned his back on America, its lawmakers, and the brave law enforcement officers who defended our democracy during the January 6, 2021 insurrection attack. By weaponizing the power of the pardon to absolve over 1,000 individuals who attacked the Capitol and desecrated our Constitution, Trump has sent a chilling message about his priorities.
This move is not about justice or unity—it’s about vengeance and self-interest. Trump has made it clear that his agenda is designed to serve himself, not the American people, and that he will continue to foster division and disregard for the rule of law.
People Power United will continue to push back against injustices and hold our leaders accountable to the people they serve. There is no power like that of the people, and People Power United stands ready to protect our communities against any and all injustices," said Laurie Woodward GarcÃa of People Power United.
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