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Trump Pardons Nikola Founder Amid Controversy and Favoritism

3/29/2025

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In a controversial move, President Trump granted a pardon to Trevor Milton, the convicted founder of Nikola, who misled investors about his electric truck venture. Milton, serving a four-year sentence, hailed the pardon as a triumph over government injustice, while his hefty campaign contributions to Trump spark concerns over political favoritism in clemency decisions.

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In a controversial move, President Trump granted a pardon to Trevor Milton, the convicted founder of Nikola, who misled investors about his electric truck venture. Milton, serving a four-year sentence, hailed the pardon as a triumph over government injustice, while his hefty campaign contributions to Trump spark concerns over political favoritism in clemency decisions.