Ex-Marine's Legal Team Hope Trump's Pardon Covers Unrelated Charge
There's been quite a buzz around the recent move by the former President. He issued a mass pardon that has raised many eyebrows. Specifically, this pardon targeted individuals known as "fake electors". However, it is important to note that the majority of criminal charges against these people are at the state level, which is outside of the President's power to pardon.
But there's an interesting twist in this tale. Among the individuals pardoned, there's a certain ex-Marine who was part of the former President's 2020 campaign. His name is Harrison Floyd, and he's not as well-known as some of the others who received the pardon.
Who are these 'Fake Electors'?
The term "fake electors" refers to a group of high-profile individuals who were allegedly involved in an attempt to challenge the results of the 2020 election. This group includes well-known figures like Rudy Giuliani, Sidney Powell, Boris Epshteyn, John Eastman, Mark Meadows, and 72 others.
While most of these individuals face various charges at the state level, Floyd's situation is a bit different. He was charged with racketeering in Georgia for his role in the events following the 2020 election. But Floyd also has another charge hanging over his head – one that is not related to the election at all. This charge is for assaulting a federal agent in 2023.
A Pardon with Potential
Now, Floyd's legal representative has suggested that this presidential pardon could possibly extend to his unrelated federal charge. "While there is an argument that this pardon could cover that charge, that's all I can say at this time," said Floyd's lawyer during a brief phone call.
So, what led to Floyd's assault charge? It seems that two FBI agents were sent on behalf of Special Counsel Jack Smith to serve Floyd with a subpoena. This was part of a federal investigation into potential subversion of the 2020 election. Allegedly, Floyd responded by physically attacking the agents. He's reported to have body-slammed one of them while shouting, "Who the f--- do you think you are?"
The Pardon's Language
The wording of the former President's pardon is quite broad. It covers anyone charged with "any conduct relating to their efforts to expose voting fraud and vulnerabilities in the 2020 Presidential Election." This wide-ranging language might be the key to Floyd's hope that it could cover his assault charge.
What's Next for Floyd?
So far, Floyd has not entered a plea in response to the assault charge. However, his legal team has indicated that they are getting ready to take the case to trial. In the meantime, Floyd seems to be quite pleased with the former President's pardon. He recently expressed his gratitude online, declaring it the "BEST BIRTHDAY PRESENT EVER!" and thanking everyone involved in the process.