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Trump Pardons 2,000, Including Jan 6 Rioters, Launches $1.8B Fund

6/1/2026

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President Donald Trump issued 2,000 pardons in his second term, versus 238 commutations in his first term.
He pardoned Jan 6 rioters, including Proud Boys leader and 600 protesters charged with assaulting police.
He pardoned Nikola founder Trevor Milton, wiping out $600 million owed to investors, and Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao in October 2025 after a deal earned his family $30 million.
He announced a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund to compensate people who were prosecuted under Biden administration.

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President Donald Trump issued 2,000 pardons in his second term, versus 238 commutations in his first term.
He pardoned Jan 6 rioters, including Proud Boys leader and 600 protesters charged with assaulting police.
He pardoned Nikola founder Trevor Milton, wiping out $600 million owed to investors, and Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao in October 2025 after a deal earned his family $30 million.
He announced a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund to compensate people who were prosecuted under Biden administration.