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Questions arise about whether threats and attempts at political violence will be met with adequate punishment. Johnson pointed out the disparity in sentencing, citing the case of the man convicted of attempting to assassinate Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, who received just eight years in prison—an apparent leniency given the severity of the crime. Contrast that with the sentence of seven years handed down to George Santos, a figure convicted for corruption charges, raising concerns about what is prioritized in the justice system.
Additionally, the conversation touched on other controversial figures and cases, like Nicholas Rossi, further illustrating the perception of inconsistent legal responses to political crimes.