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Trump Issues 1,609 Pardons, Faces Bipartisan Backlash

1/17/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump issued about 1,609 pardons and clemencies in his second term, far more than the roughly 148 in his first term.
Trump pardoned Adriana Camberos twice for different offenses.
Trump's actions also included Rod Blagojevich, Wanda Vázquez, and cryptocurrency founders.
The moves drew bipartisan criticism for pardons tied to the January 6 Capitol attack and to efforts to overturn the 2020 election.

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U.S. President Donald Trump issued about 1,609 pardons and clemencies in his second term, far more than the roughly 148 in his first term.
Trump pardoned Adriana Camberos twice for different offenses.
Trump's actions also included Rod Blagojevich, Wanda Vázquez, and cryptocurrency founders.
The moves drew bipartisan criticism for pardons tied to the January 6 Capitol attack and to efforts to overturn the 2020 election.