Dem explodes on top immigration official, says he 'better hope' for pardon Democratic Rep. Shri Thanedar of Michigan exploded on U.S. Customs and Border Protection commissioner Rodney Scott during a hearing, saying he "better hope" for a pardon from President Trump. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! A House GOP lawmaker has become the first member of his party to support a Democrat-led effort to limit presidential pardon power. Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., signed on in support of