President Donald Trump has suggested he may not get involved in the case of Lindsay Clancy, a woman accused of killing her three young children, despite her attorney’s public request for a presidential pardon. Clancy, a former labor-and-delivery nurse from Boston, was charged with murder in January 2023. Her case became highly publicized after a mistrial was declared in early September when jurors could not reach a unanimous decision. Trump has said the case is primarily a state matter, not a federal one, and that it is a "very sad situation" with no clear resolution. Clancy’s attorney, Kevin Reddington, had urged Trump to consider a pardon during an appearance on Good Morning America on September 8. Reddington described Clancy as a "young lady" who had been through a difficult time and suggested the president might be able to influence the case indirectly, even though he acknowledged Trump does not have the legal authority to issue a pardon in such a state-level case. Reddington reiterated his request last week on WBZ-TV, noting that any outside support could be helpful. Trump praised Reddington’s legal work and expressed hope that a resolution could be reached, though he emphasized that the outcome would be up to the legal system. "He’s a good attorney," Trump said. "I hope they can work something out. That’s something they have to work out." Clancy’s defense team has not denied that she killed her children, but they have argued that she was suffering from postpartum psychosis at the time. During the trial, her legal team claimed she experienced hallucinations and delusions after the birth of her third child. The mistrial came after a male juror admitted to having "reasonable doubt" about the case, though he did not believe Clancy was not guilty by reason of insanity. Trump had previously called Clancy’s alleged actions "horrible" and suggested she would face serious consequences, whether through a mental institution or jail. He also noted that the case would likely go to another trial. The situation has drawn significant public and media attention, highlighting the complex interplay between legal proceedings and public figures’ involvement.