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5. And how does he explain drug kingpin and murderer Larry Hoover's pardon??

Fri May 30, 2025, 09:26 PM

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Trump Commutes Federal Life Sentences of Larry Hoover, Chicago Gang Leader
Mr. Hoover, a drug kingpin who was convicted of leading a vast street gang from inside an Illinois prison, has also been convicted of murder.

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https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/28/us/politics/trump-larry-hoover-chicago-gang-leader.html?unlocked_article_code=1.LU8.dIrn.8CKWv4z1yCzt&smid=url-share

He does this the day before calling for the death penalty for drug dealers??

WTF???

Inquiring minds want to know. Really. WTF???

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Stephen Miller on report of Musk drug use: We're worried about drugs crossing the border [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Friday OP

Such a little weasel Chasstev365 Friday #1

Does it ever fucking occur to Nosferatu.... Blue Owl Friday #2

Makes one wonder what Miller is on. Sneederbunk Friday #3

Once again, white collar crime sky rocketing Johonny Friday #4

ftr, he's not going anywhere. mopinko Friday #8

Drug abuse in the White House doesn't matter to the GOP RainCaster Friday #6

Did Elon even get searched when he came to the White House? tanyev Friday #7

he picked em up at the pharmacy. mopinko Friday #9

Spouses cross borders, no? UTUSN Friday #10

Does Stephen mean drugs smuggled by republicans? Norrrm Saturday #11