Shapiro Urges Trump to Pardon Chauvin's Federal Charges

Ben Shapiro has launched a campaign urging President Donald Trump to pardon Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted for the death of George Floyd. Shapiro argues that Chauvin's federal conviction was influenced by political pressure and that the evidence does not support the murder conviction, citing Floyd's drug use and pre-existing health conditions. While Trump can legally pardon Chauvin for federal charges, he cannot affect the state-level murder conviction. Shapiro contends that Chauvin’s conviction represents a significant moment for the 'Woke movement' and claims the trial did not allow for impartial justice due to external influences from political figures and media. He maintains that Chauvin was unjustly convicted, asserting that there was no evidence of racial targeting in Floyd's death. The campaign includes a public petition and is covered extensively by Shapiro's platform, The Daily Wire.