The grants follow a Reuters analysis finding that Trump's clemency for public officials has overwhelmingly favored Republicans or supporters of his agenda. The investigation identified at least 85 public officials convicted of corruption who received clemency, including 9 of the last 11 Republicans in Congress convicted of federal crimes. In contrast, the DOJ has indicted or investigated 13 Democratic members of Congress currently in office.
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Trump Pardons Alaska Mechanics for Diesel Emissions Crimes
US Politics7 days ago
Zachary Czubac and Patrick Fleming were granted legal clemency during a campaign stop in Wasilla after they were prosecuted for altering engine hardware to resist freezing weather. President Trump signed the unconditional pardons for the Alaska mechanics on stage, stating the Department of Justice had wrongly targeted them for violating emissions laws. The recipients took the microphone to tell the crowd that the indictments "really did destroy" their friendships and families.
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