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Trump's Pardons Could Cost $1.3 Billion in Victim Aid

6/18/2025

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President Trump’s controversial pardons for over 1,600 individuals, including those involved in the Capitol riots and various fraud cases, could cost victims and the government up to $1.3 billion in unpaid penalties. This staggering loss threatens vital funding for crime victim assistance programs, leaving many in dire need without the support they deserve.

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President Trump’s controversial pardons for over 1,600 individuals, including those involved in the Capitol riots and various fraud cases, could cost victims and the government up to $1.3 billion in unpaid penalties. This staggering loss threatens vital funding for crime victim assistance programs, leaving many in dire need without the support they deserve.