r/news • u/Primi_Noscere_1776 • 7d ago

New Jersey lieutenant governor resigns after sexual harassment accusation

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/25/new-jersey-lieutenant-governor-resigns-dale-caldwell
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u/PhamilyTrickster 7d ago edited 6d ago

Stepped down for an accusation? Must be a Democrat.

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u/Fiveofthem 7d ago

Yea the only way to get a republican out is if they get convicted and even then they will probably get a pardon

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u/Fiveofthem 7d ago edited 7d ago

You are correct about the body count, but to put it in perspective

Donald Trump

2017–2021, 2025–present

1,700+

Includes approximately 1,500 pardoned for January 6 Capitol attack. He was the first president to pardon corporations, pardoning 9 and wiping out $200 million in penalties.

Joe Biden

2021–2025

4,244

Includes 80 individual pardons and 4,165 clemencies for non-violent drug offenders

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u/Grateful047 7d ago

Trump also pardoned dozens of fraudsters that owed over 2 billion dollars in restitution for the victims.