Ben Shapiro Urges Trump to Pardon Derek Chauvin, Sparking Debate Over Justice and Race

The conservative commentator claims Chauvin's federal convictions were unjust, while critics argue a pardon would undermine justice and disrespect George Floyd's memory.

Ben Shapiro called for President Trump to pardon Derek Chauvin, the former police officer convicted in the killing of George Floyd, arguing the convictions were politically influenced.
Shapiro launched an online petition advocating for the pardon, claiming it would address what he views as a miscarriage of justice and improve race relations in the U.S.
Elon Musk amplified Shapiro's call by resharing the petition on X, formerly Twitter, to his millions of followers, adding his own comment: 'Something to think about.'
Critics, including George Floyd's family and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, argue that a pardon would disrespect Floyd's memory and undermine the rule of law.
Derek Chauvin is currently serving concurrent sentences for state and federal convictions, with evidence at trial showing his actions directly caused Floyd's death.