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Trump's Pardons Spark Controversy, Contradicting GOP Criticism

11/4/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump admitted on '60 Minutes' that he did not know Changpeng Zhao, the crypto billionaire he pardoned.
House Speaker Mike Johnson had criticized President Joe Biden for using the autopen in pardons, saying Biden was unaware of whom he pardoned.
Trump's remarks contradicted Johnson's stance, raising questions about consistency.
Fox News host Guy Benson urged greater scrutiny of Trump's comments, saying oversight should not be partisan.

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U.S. President Donald Trump admitted on '60 Minutes' that he did not know Changpeng Zhao, the crypto billionaire he pardoned.
House Speaker Mike Johnson had criticized President Joe Biden for using the autopen in pardons, saying Biden was unaware of whom he pardoned.
Trump's remarks contradicted Johnson's stance, raising questions about consistency.
Fox News host Guy Benson urged greater scrutiny of Trump's comments, saying oversight should not be partisan.