Elon Musk Joins Ben Shapiro's Push for Derek Chauvin Pardon

Musk's endorsement amplifies Shapiro's campaign urging Trump to pardon Chauvin's federal conviction, sparking intense public debate.

Elon Musk shared Ben Shapiro's campaign on X, calling for President Trump to pardon Derek Chauvin's federal conviction, describing it as 'something to think about.'
Shapiro argues that Chauvin's conviction was politically motivated and claims George Floyd's death was caused by health conditions and drug use, not Chauvin's actions.
Legal experts note that a federal pardon would not affect Chauvin's state conviction for second-degree murder, which carries a longer sentence.
Chauvin is currently serving concurrent sentences in a federal prison, where he sought placement to avoid state prison conditions.
Musk's statement has drawn sharp criticism, with opponents labeling the campaign as racially charged and dismissing claims of an unfair trial as unfounded.