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Trump Pardons Nursing Home Tycoon Amid Controversy

11/24/2025

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Trump Pardons Tycoon

U.S. President Donald Trump pardoned Joseph Schwartz, a nursing home tycoon, after Schwartz paid lobbyists Jack Burkman and Jacob Wohl nearly $1 million.
Schwartz pleaded guilty to a $38 million employment tax fraud scheme, receiving a three-year sentence.
Legal experts say the pardon reflects a "special tier of justice."
Critics cite Trump's history of pardoning wealthy allies.

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Weinstein Scams Again

Eliyahu Weinstein, a New Jersey Ponzi schemer, was sentenced to 37 years for a $35 million fraud scheme involving COVID-19 supplies.
U.S. President Donald Trump commuted Weinstein's 24-year sentence in 2021.
Weinstein resumed scamming shortly after his release.
Prosecutors described his latest scheme as brazen and sophisticated, involving false promises to investors about medical supplies for Ukraine.
The White House has not commented on the recent sentencing.

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Trump Pardons Tycoon

U.S. President Donald Trump pardoned Joseph Schwartz, a nursing home tycoon, after Schwartz paid lobbyists Jack Burkman and Jacob Wohl nearly $1 million.
Schwartz pleaded guilty to a $38 million employment tax fraud scheme, receiving a three-year sentence.
Legal experts say the pardon reflects a "special tier of justice."
Critics cite Trump's history of pardoning wealthy allies.

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