Pardon Czar

While I don’t share Alice Johnson’s political leaning for all the MAGA’s ideas, I do have a lot of admiration for her, she’s a woman of integrity, wisdom, and unwavering faith. While we served prison time together, we were not close friends, but we shared mutual respect through our involvement in the chapel and education departments. 

Alice was known for her commitment to peaceful solutions, personal growth, and fostering a positive environment for those around her.

She appeared reflective and a deeply honest individual whose faith guided her responses. Alice was never one to create problems; instead, she sought ways to bring peace and understanding to difficult situations with individuals. Her presence was a source of encouragement to many, and her resilience in the face of adversity is truly inspiring.


Since her release, Alice has become a dedicated advocate for criminal justice reform, using her personal experiences to champion the rights of others. She has been called by God to do this work in justice, He will guide her, and I trust her to do right. 


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I want to take a moment to address the appointment of Alice Johnson as the Pardon Czar. For those who served time with her and understand the challenges of reentry, I hope we can all recognize the significance of this position and what it represents.


Since she has been appointed, I hope we will honor her role and not see it as an opportunity for personal favors. The responsibility of a Pardon Czar is to uphold justice and fairness, not to hand out special considerations. Her work should be about creating a system that is more just, not navigating backchannels for individuals.


Alice’s compassion, wisdom, and unwavering moral compass make her a rare and valuable asset in any setting. Her potential appointment as “Pardon Czar” would bring a much-needed perspective to the administration, ensuring that pardon decisions are handled with the utmost integrity and empathy.


Congratulations Alice, you are blessing to so many. 


#Trump #PardonCzar #AliceJohnson 



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