In some sense this is correct, but the massive indiscriminate January 6th pardons by President Trump leave stains on his legacy. Probably, far outweighed by his achievements by the end of his second term.
"... Contrast that with Trump’s clemency, which did not directly benefit him or his family, and covered defendants who were actually convicted or charged, unlike [the 46th President] ’s preemptive pardons that covered up to 10 years’ worth of potential and actual criminal activity for his family and allies.
In Trump’s case, almost all of the defendants had undergone arrest, trial, conviction, and punishment. If Trump had followed [the 46th President]’s example, as all future presidents may, he would have issued blanket pardons for all of the January 6 defendants on January 7, 2021. But he did not, and instead allowed the criminal justice system to proceed first, measured the results, and then decided whether pardons were warranted. ..."
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