Scott Jenkins, a former sheriff from Virginia, was pardoned by President Trump following his conviction for bribery and fraud related to taking corrupt contributions to appoint auxiliary sheriffs. Jenkins gained notoriety for his staunch opposition to gun control, actively promoting Second Amendment rights and participating in conservative media. His criminal actions involved accepting substantial bribes to falsely appoint individuals as auxiliary deputies, which enabled them to bypass legal restrictions on firearm ownership. Jenkins has controversially linked his legal troubles to broader political conspiracies, including references to Hunter Biden's laptop, underlining his polarizing public persona.
In 2011, Jenkins began accepting campaign contributions in exchange for naming the contributors as auxiliary sheriff deputies, giving them the ability to conceal carry and evade traffic tickets.
Jenkins has MAGA-friendly views on issues including gun control, immigration and pandemic shutdown orders. He's been featured on the conservative website Breitbart.com and also made the rounds on the conservative podcast circuit.
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