We shouldn't be surprised that the most corrupt president in our country's history has pardoned the most corrupt Governor in our state's history. Rowland was and is guilty, guilty, guilty. Michael Lawlor, who was a Democratic member of the impeachment committee, said, “John Rowland left an indelible stain on our state and its government. Donald Trump is the least credible person in the country to remove it.” (fb)

Trump’s announcement contained a glaring omission — his political committees also received scores of potentially problematic contributions. An Associated Press review of donations to Trump over the past five years found 1,600 contributions from donors who live abroad, have close ties to foreign interests or failed to disclose basic information, often making it difficult, if not impossible, to identify them and verify the legality of their donations Among those was $5,000 linked to a derelict building, and $5,000 from a Chinese businessman who listed a La Quinta Inn as his address. Another sizable donation — $1 million — was made by the wife of an African oil and mining magnate. (fb)