“It Looked Like a Railroad Job,” Trump Says About High-Profile Trial
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump signaled this week that he is seriously considering pardons for several men convicted in the alleged plot to kidnap Michigan Democrat Governor Gretchen Whitmer—a case many conservatives say reeks of FBI entrapment, political bias, and weaponized justice.
During a media briefing Wednesday, President Trump was asked directly whether he would issue pardons for the individuals tied to the Whitmer case. His response was clear:
“I will take a look at it. It’s been brought to my attention. I watched the trial—it looked like a railroad job. Honestly, it looked like some guys said stupid things while drinking. I’ll take a close look.”
Widespread Concern Over Government Overreach
The 2022 convictions stem from a plot that prosecutors claimed was aimed at kidnapping Governor Whitmer before the 2020 election. In total, 14 men were charged. Nine were ultimately convicted—including Barry Croft Jr., who received 19 years in federal prison.
However, in 2023, the final three men to stand trial were acquitted of all charges, raising serious doubts about the fairness of the prosecution and further fueling criticism of what many now call a politically driven investigation orchestrated by federal authorities.
Trump: ‘Justice Has to Be Equal’
President Trump noted that calls for clemency are coming from both sides of the aisle.
“A lot of people are asking about this. Not just Republicans. A lot of folks think they were railroaded. We’re going to take a strong look.”
Trump, who has made restoring fairness to the justice system a major theme of his second term, has already issued multiple pardons for Americans caught in what he calls “the Deep State’s political dragnet.”
Restoring Justice: Pardons That Challenge the Political Class
In recent weeks, President Trump pardoned:
- 23 pro-life activists who faced federal charges for peacefully protesting outside abortion facilities
- Several January 6 demonstrators, whom Trump has repeatedly referred to as “hostages of the Biden DOJ”
- Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, a Democrat convicted in a corruption case many say was politically manipulated
- Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, who were convicted of tax charges that critics argue were overblown by biased prosecutors
These decisions have sparked outrage from legacy media and Democrat officials—but have been widely applauded by millions of American patriots who see Trump’s actions as restoring the rule of law and standing up to selective prosecutions driven by ideology, not justice.
Whitmer’s Silence Raises Eyebrows
Governor Whitmer, who once publicly blamed President Trump for the kidnapping plot, has remained silent since his latest comments. Notably, Whitmer has appeared alongside Trump in recent months—including at a White House briefing and a Michigan public event—suggesting a possible shift in her stance, or at least recognition of Trump’s political gravity.
Democrats Attack, But the Public Is Listening
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel blasted the idea of pardons, saying it would demoralize prosecutors. But critics argue that Nessel and others are protecting a two-tiered justice system that punishes dissenters and protects the powerful.
Ed Martin Jr., the U.S. Justice Department’s new pardon attorney, went on record May 22, saying:
“We can’t leave these guys behind. In my opinion, they’re victims—just like the January 6 defendants.”
America Is Watching
President Trump has not yet made a final decision but made it clear the issue is under review.
“We’re not going to ignore this,” he said. “We’re going to take a very strong look.”
As more Americans awaken to the disturbing reality of political prosecution, the question remains: Will President Trump once again step in to correct the course of a justice system many believe has lost its way?
