Episode 794: Looking for a Presidential Pardon? Loyalty and Endorsements are Apparently More Important Than Political Corruption

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for June 4, 2025

Looking for a Presidential Pardon? Loyalty and Endorsements are Apparently More Important Than Political Corruption
President Donald Trump recently announced pardons to a range of individuals, including convicted drug dealers, fraudsters, and . . . convicted public officials. ABC New reports 1 in 5 have political or financial ties to the president.

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Today’s Links

Articles & Resources:

U.S. Dept. of Justice, Office of the Pardon Attorney - Clemency Grants by President Donald J. Trump (2025-Present)
Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington - Trump has granted clemency to 16 corrupt politicians—so far
ABC News - Trump's flurry of pardons include some to campaign contributors
CBS News - Trump says he's pardoning Scott Jenkins, a sheriff convicted of taking $75,000 in bribes
Nevada Independent - OPINION: Trump’s audacious Fiore pardon gets buried by what came next
American Democracy Minute - What Corruption? Trump Pardons Former KY State Senator for Campaign Finance Fraud, and May Be Preparing to Dismantle DOJ Public Integrity Section
PBS NewsHour - A look at Trump’s controversial pardons for political allies and loyalists

Groups Taking Action:

Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, Public Citizen

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