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- Senior Democratic lawmakers vowed to investigate the emerging pardon-broker market surrounding President Donald Trump’s clemency.
- Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) said the pardon power has become a for-profit industry.
- 60 Minutes footage showed lobbyists Jack Burkman and Jacob Wohl offering a convicted felon $300,000 to pressure the president.
- Chuck Schumer (D-NY) called the scheme bribery, saying Democrats will investigate after they retake Congress.