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Trump Issues Controversial Pardons, Eyes More in 2020 Plot

5/30/2025

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Donald Trump has made headlines with a series of new pardons, including reality TV stars Julie and Todd Chrisley, and former congressman Michael Grimm, who was convicted of tax fraud. He also commuted the life sentence of gang leader Larry Hoover, while contemplating pardons for those linked to the 2020 plot against Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer.

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Donald Trump has made headlines with a series of new pardons, including reality TV stars Julie and Todd Chrisley, and former congressman Michael Grimm, who was convicted of tax fraud. He also commuted the life sentence of gang leader Larry Hoover, while contemplating pardons for those linked to the 2020 plot against Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer.