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Trump's Controversial Pardons Ignite Fears of Executive Overreach

1/24/2025

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In his inaugural week, President Trump has stirred controversy by pardoning those linked to the January 6 Capitol insurrection and rolling back civil rights protections. These bold moves spark fears of executive overreach and threaten the delicate balance of power, igniting a potential legal showdown with Democratic attorneys general.

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In his inaugural week, President Trump has stirred controversy by pardoning those linked to the January 6 Capitol insurrection and rolling back civil rights protections. These bold moves spark fears of executive overreach and threaten the delicate balance of power, igniting a potential legal showdown with Democratic attorneys general.