Overview

• Romney stated he would have pardoned Trump if he were President Biden, sparking significant criticism.
• He suggested Biden should also have intervened in state-level prosecutions against Trump.
• Romney's stance contrasts with his previous opposition to Trump and his votes to convict during impeachment trials.
• Social media and public figures widely condemned Romney's remarks as undermining democratic principles.
• The debate echoes historical controversies over presidential pardons, particularly Nixon's pardon by Ford.