Josh Ritter

“I think he even feels that it benefits him even if Trump doesn’t entertain it — it creates more kind of political pressure for people in the state of Massachusetts who don’t support Trump.”

Josh Ritter · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-09

Ritter told Fox News Digital the request could create political pressure in Massachusetts even if Trump does not entertain it.

“I think he knows that this will publicly agitate this entire case and perhaps be beneficial to him in plea negotiations with the district attorney,”

Josh Ritter · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-09

Ritter suggested Reddington's pardon request could be aimed at gaining leverage in potential plea negotiations with the district attorney.