Old habits are hard to break. Those with a history of violence and crime rarely change if they are never truly held accountable.
Many of the individuals who received Donald Trump pardons seem to have a knack for getting into trouble shortly after their release. One such case is Braun, who was arrested for the fourth time last Saturday in Long Island after allegedly punching an acquaintance and shoving a 3-year-old child to the ground, as reported by Atlanta Black Star.
Court records indicate that the assault left the child in “considerable pain” and caused a red mark on their back. Braun now faces charges of child endangerment and assaulting a minor under seven years old.
Donald Trump Pardons and Repeat Offenders
Braun’s history of violence is nothing new. The New York Times details multiple allegations, including an attack on a nurse and threats against a synagogue attendee who asked him to stay quiet during a ceremony. He has also been charged with groping a woman, physically abusing his wife, and striking his 80-year-old father-in-law on the head.
His criminal activities extend beyond violence. He was involved in an illegal loan operation in New York, where, according to the Federal Trade Commission, he used deceptive practices and intimidation to collect payments. A judge ultimately banned him from the industry and ordered him to pay a staggering $20 million in penalties.
When arrested for assaulting a child, Braun reportedly tried to leverage his connections, asking officers if they knew who he was and what he was capable of.
Donald Trump Pardons and Questionable Associations
During his first term, Donald Trump pardons often went to individuals with dubious backgrounds. He aligned himself with groups like the Proud Boys, a private militia involved in the January 6th Capitol riot. Though numerous participants were arrested for their role in the insurrection, Trump granted clemency to many.
As president, he exercised his power of pardon liberally. In his second term, one of his earliest acts was granting clemency to over 1,500 individuals linked to the 2021 Capitol riot. Braun, however, had already received a reduced sentence for smuggling and distributing $1.72 billion worth of cannabis from 2007 to 2010. Instead of serving his full 10-year term, he walked free after just two and a half years—thanks to Trump.
A troubling trend in these pardons is the high rate of reoffenders. Three individuals convicted for January 6 were later arrested again for crimes against children.
The question now is—how far will Braun go this time?
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