Push for Derek Chauvin’s Federal Pardon Gains Momentum Among Conservative Figures

Led by Ben Shapiro, the campaign has attracted support from Elon Musk and Charlie Kirk, while critics warn it could erode public trust in the justice system.

Ben Shapiro launched a petition advocating for a federal pardon for Derek Chauvin, surpassing 50,000 signatures and accompanied by a planned docuseries on Chauvin's case.
A federal pardon would only affect Chauvin's federal conviction, leaving his state conviction and longer sentence intact.
Shapiro argues Chauvin was unjustly convicted, but the medical examiner in George Floyd's case ruled his death a homicide caused by law enforcement’s actions, not drug use or health issues.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison criticized the pardon effort, calling it a 'blatant disrespect' for the rule of law and a risk to public trust in the justice system.
The campaign has drawn support from conservative influencers like Elon Musk and Charlie Kirk, while Trump has yet to make a decision on the matter.