LND topic: political-pardons page 1

political pardons

Pardon records under Trump spark political debate

June 16, 2026

Two lawmakers are digging into how pardons were handled during the last administration. They want to see if big donors or political favors played a role in who got clemency. The request covers 17 specific cases, including one businessman convicted of fraud in an electric vehicle scam that never got

politics

Taxpayer Money Shouldn't Fund Capitol Rioters, Say Democrats

January 6, 2026

Senate Democrats are pushing for new laws to stop taxpayer money from going to people who attacked the U. S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. This comes five years after the event. One proposed law would prevent any compensation fund for the rioters. Another law would stop federal money from being used t

politics

Trump's Pardon List: A Controversial Move

November 11, 2025

Trump's recent pardons stir up old debates. After his 2020 election loss, Trump has been trying to change the narrative. He has pardoned many people involved in trying to overturn the election results. This includes some big names. Trump's actions send a strong message. He pardoned over 1, 500 peop

politics

Trump's Pardon Power: A Double-Edged Sword

October 23, 2025

Trump's recent pardon of George Santos, a former congressman convicted of fraud, has sparked a heated debate. This isn't an isolated incident. Trump has a history of pardoning individuals who support him or his political agenda. Santos, who pleaded guilty to aggravated identity theft and wire fraud

politics

Why Trump Might Want Cheney Off the Hook

December 20, 2024

Did you know that Donald Trump actually wants Liz Cheney to be pardoned? It might sound weird, but there's a reason behind it. Trump doesn't want a repeat of the January 6th Capitol attack in the news. He's afraid it could make Cheney look like a hero and him the bad guy. Plus, it could take away at