Pardon
Matt Gaetz Mysteriously Sought Trump Pardon Way Before Jan. 6—Committee
The Florida congressman is reported to have sought clemency from the former president as far back as December 2020, according to White House officials.
Trump's Jan. 6 Pardon Comments 'an Attempt at Witness Tampering': Conway
Trump said Friday that if he's reelected he'll be "looking at" January 6 defendants "very very seriously for pardons."
Despite Trump Pardon, Ex-GOP Congressman Fined for Misuse of Campaign Money
While the former president pardoned Duncan Hunter for his criminal actions, he did not include civil violations.
George Conway Hopes Putin Successor Will Release Files on Trump
After Trump publically called on Putin to release information on Hunter Biden, Conway suggested Russia unveil their files on Trump instead.
Trump Ally Roger Stone Attacks Mike Pence, Calls Him 'Disloyal POS'
"Pence and his staff of 'political advisors' were working to undermine President Trump," Stone wrote in a social media post.
Andrew Should Not Be Stripped of Titles—Says Media Mogul Pardoned by Trump
Prince Andrew has been abandoned to the "frenzied posthumous assault upon Jeffrey Epstein" and it "is a disgrace," according to Conrad Black.
Donald Trump Doubles Down on Pardoning Jan. 6 Capitol Rioters
The former president had promised to pardon those convicted in connection to the Jan. 6 attack, if reelected, at a rally in Texas on Saturday.
Trump Flips on Pardoning Capitol Rioters With 2024 in His Crosshairs
Trump's promise to pardon Capitol rioters if he wins in 2024 ignores his past refusal to pardon Capitol rioters when he was president.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Attacks Lindsey Graham Over Trump's 1/6 Pardon Idea
Trump suggested this weekend that if he gets reelected, he would pardon rioters who violently stormed the U.S. Capitol last year.
Graham Suggests Trump Pardons for 1/6 Rioters Makes 'Violence More Likely'
The Republican senator called Trump's remark "inappropriate," saying that he didn't "want to send any signal that it was OK to defile the Capitol."
Collins Rips Trump's Pardons Idea, Notes GOP Has 'Many Other' Candidates
The Republican senator took issue with Trump saying at a Saturday rally he might pardon Jan. 6 rioters if elected again.
GOP Gov. Knocks Trump's Idea to Pardon 1/6 Rioters: 'There's a Rule of Law'
"Oh my goodness, no," the New Hampshire Republican responded Sunday when asked about Trump's suggestion.
Trump's Suggestion He'll Pardon 1/6 Rioters 'the Stuff of Dictators': Dean
"This is beyond being a demagogue. He is defying the rule of law," John W. Dean warned on Sunday.
Joe Morrissey's Wife Helps Him Win Pardon for Teen Sex Crime Against Her
A controversial state senator has been pardoned for a sex crime stemming from an illicit relationship he began with a teen who would become his wife.
Oklahoma Governor Asks Pardon Board Chair to Resign Due to Clemency Votes
"I am grateful to Governor Stitt for the opportunity to serve in this role," Adam Luck tweeted as he agreed to resign per the governor's request.
McCloskeys, Who Waved Guns at Protesters, Ask for Weapons Back After Pardon
The couple say they are entitled to have their guns returned because they were pardoned after they agreed to a guilty plea that included giving up the guns.
Texas Board Withdraws Pardon Recommendations for George Floyd, Others
The recommendation, which was unanimously approved in October, has been withdrawn along with others over "procedural errors," and will be reconsidered.
North Carolina Man Pardoned, Can Apply For $750K in Compensation
Dontae Sharp was given a life sentence at 19 for first-degree murder after he was convicted of killing George Radcliffe in a 1994 drug deal.
Stephen Alford Indicted for Alleged Extortion Scheme Against Matt Gaetz
Stephen Alford was allegedly part of an extortion plot promising Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) a presidential pardon in exchange for $25 million.
Ken Kurson, Jared Kushner's Friend, Charged with State Crimes After Pardon
A presidential pardon applies only to federal crimes, allowing charges to be filed on the state level.
Kentucky Man Faces Federal Charges in a Case Then-Gov. Bevin Pardoned Him
Under the "dual sovereignty doctrine," state and federal officials can prosecute the same defendant for the same charges without double jeopardy.
'Tiger King' Asks For Another Pardon After Claiming Signs of Cancer
Joe Exotic says he needs President Joe Biden to "sign that pardon that Trump left behind so I can go home and get proper medical care and proper food."
Roger Stone Wants Mike Flynn to Run for President in 2024 if Trump Doesn't
Trump issued pardons for Stone and Flynn in December before he left office.
Donald Trump Defends Matt Gaetz, Denies Congressman Asked for Pardon
In a statement shared on Wednesday, the former president said that Republican lawmaker "totally denied the accusations against him."
Manafort Can't Be Prosecuted by N.Y., But Others Trump Pardoned Could Be
"This is a case that should never have been brought because the dismissed indictment is a clear violation of New York law," said Paul Manafort's lawyer Todd Blanche on Monday.
Edward Snowden 'Not at All Disappointed' to Be Left Off Trump's Pardon List
The former NSA contractor was not included in Trump's last-minute clemency list.
The 73 People Pardoned by Donald Trump on His Last Day As President
Notable people pardoned by Trump today include former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon and rapper Lil Wayne.
Here Are Donald Trump's Reasons for Pardoning Lil Wayne
The rapper was expected to face a prison sentence of up to 10 years after pleading guilty to a weapon possession charge.
Donald Trump Pardons GOP Fundraiser Elliott Broidy
The outgoing president announced 73 pardons, with the former fundraiser who aided his efforts in 2016 among them.
Trump Pardons Anthony Levandowski, Engineer Who Stole Google Trade Secrets
Levandowski previously admitted to downloading thousands of files relating to Google's self-driving car project onto his personal laptop in 2016 as he was preparing to leave the company.