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List Trump's pardons.
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During his first term, Trump granted clemency to 237 individuals convicted of federal offenses. His pardons often favored individuals with personal or political connections, bypassing the traditional Department of Justice Office of the Pardon Attorney (OPA) process for most cases (only 25 of 237 went through OPA). Below are key examples, grouped by category or prominence:
Political Allies and Associates
Steve Bannon (Pardoned January 19, 2021): Former chief strategist, charged with wire fraud and money laundering related to the “We Build the Wall” crowdfunding campaign. Pardoned before trial.📷📷
Michael Flynn (Pardoned November 25, 2020): Former National Security Adviser, pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about Russian contacts. Received a broad pardon covering related investigations.📷
Roger Stone (Sentence Commuted July 10, 2020; Pardoned December 23, 2020): Political operative convicted of witness tampering, obstruction, and false statements in the Mueller investigation. Sentence commuted, then fully pardoned.📷📷
Paul Manafort (Pardoned December 23, 2020): Former campaign chairman, convicted of financial fraud and obstruction related to Russian interference in the 2016 election.📷
George Papadopoulos (Pardoned December 22, 2020): Former campaign aide, pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI in the Mueller investigation.📷
Alex van der Zwaan (Pardoned December 22, 2020): Dutch lawyer, lied to Mueller investigators about Trump campaign contacts.📷
Charles Kushner (Pardoned December 23, 2020): Real estate developer and father of Jared Kushner, convicted of tax evasion and witness tampering.📷
Elliott Broidy (Pardoned January 19, 2021): Former Republican fundraiser, pleaded guilty to acting as an unregistered foreign agent for Chinese and Malaysian interests.📷📷
Public Figures and Celebrities
Lil Wayne (Dwayne Michael Carter Jr.) (Pardoned January 19, 2021): Rapper, pleaded guilty to illegal firearm possession. Pardoned after public support and a meeting with Trump.📷📷
Kodak Black (Bill Kahan Kapri) (Sentence Commuted January 19, 2021): Rapper, sentenced for making false statements to purchase a firearm. Commuted after advocacy from supporters.📷📷
Susan B. Anthony (Pardoned August 18, 2020): Posthumous pardon for the suffragist convicted of illegal voting in 1872.📷📷
Jack Johnson (Pardoned May 24, 2018): Posthumous pardon for the heavyweight boxing champion convicted in 1913 under the Mann Act, seen as racially motivated.📷
Alice Marie Johnson (Sentence Commuted June 6, 2018; Pardoned August 28, 2020): First-time nonviolent drug offender, advocated for by Kim Kardashian. Sentence commuted, later fully pardoned.📷
Law Enforcement and Military
Joe Arpaio (Pardoned August 25, 2017): Former Maricopa County Sheriff, convicted of contempt of court for continuing “immigrant round-ups” despite a court order.📷
Bernard Kerik (Pardoned February 18, 2020): Former NYC Police Commissioner, convicted of tax fraud and perjury.📷
Clint Lorance (Pardoned November 15, 2019): Former Army lieutenant convicted of second-degree murder for ordering the killing of unarmed Afghans.📷
Mathew L. Golsteyn (Pardoned November 15, 2019): Army officer accused of murdering an unarmed Afghan bomb maker.📷
Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean (Pardoned December 22, 2020): Former Border Patrol agents convicted of assault in a 2005 shooting of a marijuana trafficker.📷
Blackwater Contractors (Pardoned December 22, 2020): Four contractors (Paul Slough, Nicholas Slatten, Evan Liberty, Dustin Heard) convicted in the 2007 Nisour Square massacre of 14 Iraqi civilians.📷
Politicians and Public Officials
Kwame Kilpatrick (Sentence Commuted January 19, 2021): Former Detroit Mayor, sentenced to 28 years for racketeering, bribery, and extortion. Commuted after serving part of his sentence.📷📷
Duncan Hunter (Pardoned December 22, 2020): Former Republican Congressman, pleaded guilty to misusing campaign funds.📷
Chris Collins (Pardoned December 22, 2020): Former Republican Congressman, pleaded guilty to securities fraud and false statements.📷
Steve Stockman (Pardoned January 19, 2021): Former Republican Congressman, convicted of conspiring to misuse charitable donations.📷
Randy “Duke” Cunningham (Pardoned January 19, 2021): Former Republican Congressman, convicted of corruption.📷
Robert “Robin” Hayes (Pardoned January 19, 2021): Former Republican Congressman, convicted of making false statements.📷
Rick Renzi (Pardoned January 19, 2021): Former Republican Congressman from Arizona, convicted of corruption-related charges.📷
Others
Dinesh D’Souza (Pardoned May 31, 2018): Conservative commentator, pleaded guilty to illegal campaign contributions.📷
Scooter Libby (Pardoned April 13, 2018): Former aide to Vice President Cheney, convicted of perjury in the CIA leak scandal.📷
Anthony Levandowski (Pardoned January 19, 2021): Former Google engineer, pleaded guilty to stealing trade secrets.📷
Jonathan Braun (Sentence Commuted January 19, 2021): Convicted of running a predatory lending scheme. Commutation undermined a DOJ investigation.📷
Philip Esformes (Sentence Commuted December 22, 2020): Nursing home mogul convicted of Medicare fraud.📷
Jon Ponder (Pardoned August 25, 2020): Convicted bank robber and founder of Hope for Prisoners, pardoned during the Republican National Convention.📷
Albert J. Pirro Jr. (Pardoned January 20, 2021): Ex-husband of Fox News host Jeanine Pirro, convicted of tax fraud.📷📷
Todd Boulanger (Pardoned January 19, 2021): Pled guilty to conspiracy to commit honest services fraud.📷
Desiree Perez (Pardoned January 19, 2021): Convicted of narcotics conspiracy, later became an advocate for criminal justice reform.📷
Zay Jeffries (Pardoned October 10, 2019): Posthumous pardon for a mining engineer convicted of antitrust violations in 1948.📷
Characteristics of First-Term Pardons
Favoritism and Connections: Most clemency grants went to individuals with personal or political ties to Trump, such as campaign associates, supporters, or those advocated for by conservative media or celebrities. Harvard Law School’s Jack Goldsmith noted that at least 84 of 94 pardons had such connections.📷
Bypassing Process: Trump frequently ignored the OPA’s review process, relying on an ad hoc system involving allies, friends, and family. This led to criticism for prioritizing “well-connected offenders.”📷
Fewer Pardons Than Predecessors: Trump’s 237 clemency acts were fewer than most modern presidents, with only George H.W. Bush (78) and George W. Bush (200) granting fewer since 1921.📷📷
Controversial Cases: Pardons for figures like Manafort, Flynn, and Stone were seen as self-protective, potentially discouraging cooperation with investigations like Mueller’s. Pardons for war criminals and corrupt officials sparked ethical concerns.📷
Second Term (2025–Present): January 6 Capitol Attack Pardons
On January 20, 2025, Trump’s first day in his second term, he issued a proclamation granting clemency to approximately 1,600 individuals convicted of offenses related to the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack. This included:
Blanket Pardons
Full Pardons for ~1,500 Individuals: Trump granted “full, complete, and unconditional” pardons to most individuals convicted of nonviolent and some violent offenses tied to January 6, such as trespassing, disorderly conduct, or assaulting police. The proclamation described prior prosecutions as a “grave national injustice” and aimed for “national reconciliation.”📷📷
Notable Figures:
Enrique Tarrio: Former Proud Boys leader, convicted of seditious conspiracy, received a full pardon despite not being present at the Capitol.📷
Daniel Ball: Pardoned while awaiting trial for throwing objects at police and possessing illegal firearms. Subsequent gun charges were dropped.📷
Sentence Commutations
14 Named Individuals: Sentences were commuted to time served as of January 20, 2025, for prominent figures convicted of serious crimes, including seditious conspiracy. These include:
Stewart Rhodes: Oath Keepers leader, convicted of seditious conspiracy.
Kelly Meggs: Oath Keepers member, convicted of seditious conspiracy.
Roberto Minuta: Oath Keepers member, convicted of related charges.
Ethan Nordean: Proud Boys leader, convicted of seditious conspiracy.
Jeremy Bertino: Proud Boys member, convicted of related charges.
Joseph Biggs: Proud Boys leader, convicted of seditious conspiracy.
Dominic Pezzola: Proud Boys member, first to breach the Capitol, convicted of assault and robbery.📷📷
Additional Second-Term Pardons
Ross Ulbricht (Pardoned January 21, 2025): Founder of the Silk Road dark web marketplace, convicted of drug trafficking and money laundering. Pardoned after significant online advocacy.📷
Characteristics of January 6 Pardons
Scale and Speed: The blanket pardon for ~1,500 individuals was unprecedented, upending the largest criminal investigation in DOJ history.📷📷
Controversy: Critics, including former police officer Michael Fanone, argued the pardons rewarded violence and could embolden far-right groups. Supporters viewed them as correcting perceived overreach by the DOJ.📷
Political Motivation: The pardons aligned with Trump’s campaign promises to “free January 6 hostages,” reflecting his narrative of political persecution.📷
Notes
Total Clemency: First term: 237 (143 pardons, 94 commutations). Second term (as of April 26, 2025): ~1,600, mostly January 6-related.📷
Sources: Information is drawn from Wikipedia, DOJ records, news outlets (e.g., NBC, NYT, Reuters), and Pew Research. For a full list, see the DOJ’s Office of the Pardon Attorney or Wikipedia’s “List of people granted executive clemency by Donald Trump.”📷📷📷
Criticism: Trump’s pardons have been criticized for favoritism, undermining DOJ processes, and rewarding political loyalty or violence. Defenders argue they addressed injustices or excessive sentences.📷📷
Limitations: This list highlights prominent cases due to space constraints. Minor or less publicized cases (e.g., nonviolent drug offenders) are underrepresented but included in the 237 first-term total.
If you need a more detailed list, specific names, or further analysis, let me know!
details on January 6 pardons
#pgmol have you morons never played a game of football? Every single fan in the land can see he slipped but you morons decide that’s a red card. The sooner the #fa and #epl grow some balls and make you all redundant the better. You are killing the game.