Biden Admits Marijuana Pardons Did Not Expunge Records: Not A Good Look For Dems As Trump Moves Up In Polls
President Joe Biden recently acknowledged that his marijuana pardons did not expunge records, despite previous claims. At a campaign event last month in Philadelphia with VP Kamala Harris, Biden reiterated his commitment to ensuring that no one should be in jail merely for using or possessing marijuana.
“I pardoned thousands of people incarcerated for the mere possession of marijuana —thousands. A promise made and a promise kept,” he said. “And their records should be expunged as well, I might add.” However, pardons do not expunge people’s records.
What Is He Thinking As Elections Looms?
Donald Trump is ahead of President Biden by a razor-thin margin, in some polls, though media outlet 538 called it a “toss up” with Trump leading in most key swing states.
Given the poll results showing Donald Trump slightly ahead …