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A Florida man is accused of faking a presidential pardon from Trump while he was under investigation for fraud
When the US government seized $337,000 from Alexander Leszczynski, he produced "a fabricated pardon…
Yelena Dzhanova
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Trump's pardons may be poorly worded enough to leave some people on the hook
Experts say President Donald Trump's pardons still left plenty of room for prosecutors to go after …
Jacob Shamsian
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Trump was talked out of pardoning himself at the last minute, with lawyers saying it would make him look guilty and possibly open up more legal issues
A source told CNN that President Donald Trump agreed with the advice against self-pardoning but was…
Ashley Collman
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Yes, Trump can pardon himself — but it's a risky move that won't protect him from all prosecutions he could face
If the president were to issue himself a pardon before leaving office, it would likely be construed…
Tom Porter
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Federal judge dismisses case against Michael Flynn after Trump pardoned him but emphasizes that the pardon doesn't mean Flynn is innocent
"President Trump's decision to pardon Mr. Flynn is a political decision, not a legal one," US Distr…
Sonam Sheth
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Trump retweeted GOP ally Matt Gaetz calling for a pardoning spree including the president and his whole administration
President Donald Trump on Wednesday pardoned Michael Flynn, heightening speculation he may use the …
Tom Porter
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Republican lawmakers involved in the rally that preceded the Capitol insurrection reportedly asked Trump for preemptive pardons
Advisors urged him not to grant pardons to lawmakers in order to avoid angering Senate Republicans …
Erin Snodgrass
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Trump's kids won't lose their 5th Amendment rights and be forced to testify against him if they're pardoned, experts say
A presidential pardon isn't enough to mean that someone can't plead the Fifth Amendment and refuse …
Jacob Shamsian
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Kushner lobbied against Trump using his presidential power to pardon himself before leaving office, new book says
Kushner persuaded Trump not to grant himself a federal pardon out of fear it would make states go a…
Nicole Gaudiano
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At least 6 GOP members of Congress asked the Trump White House for a January 6 pardon, including Matt Gaetz and Marjorie Taylor Greene
Trump White House aides told House select committee investigators about Republican lawmakers who as…
Warren Rojas
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Trump's suggestion he pardon the January 6 rioters if he wins in 2024 is the 'stuff of dictators,' former Nixon counsel warns
"We will treat them fairly," former President Donald Trump said Saturday. "And if it requires pardo…
Cheryl Teh
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Trump is said to be considering pardoning himself days before he leaves office
Trump hasn't been shy to grant pardons as gifts to his friends, but pardoning himself would be an e…
Sonam Sheth
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Matt Gaetz 'personally' pushed for a pardon from Trump 'from the beginning of time up until today, for any and all things,' Trump officials testify
"He had mentioned Nixon," said Eric Herschmann, a senior advisor to Trump. "And I said Nixon's pard…
Bryan Metzger
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Michael Cohen says the associates Trump pardoned may now be forced to testify against him because they can no longer invoke the Fifth Amendment
President Donald Trump has pardoned dozens of people since November, including close allies such as…
Ashley Collman
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Ethics watchdog slams Trump's last-minute pardons for Steve Bannon and Elliott Broidy: 'Even Nixon didn't pardon his cronies on the way out.'
Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington blasted President Donald Trump for pardoning o…
Mia Jankowicz
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Donald Trump Jr. has reportedly told associates he doesn't think he'll need a presidential pardon from his father
President Donald Trump is expected to hand out dozens of pardons and commutations this week. For mo…
Julie Gerstein
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Trump is said to have discussed pardoning his 3 eldest children, Jared Kushner, and Rudy Giuliani
The president has broad pardoning power under the Constitution, and it would be legal for President…
Lauren Frias
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Lindsey Graham breaks with Trump again, doubling down on his opposition to pardons for the January 6 rioters
After Trump branded him a "RINO" for disagreeing with him on pardons for Capitol rioters, Graham as…
Cheryl Teh
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A former GOP lawmaker — who was pardoned by Trump after prosecutors said he spent campaign funds on video games and plane tickets for his pet rabbits — was fined by the FEC
Trump pardoned Duncan Hunter after he pleaded guilty to using $250,000 of campaign funds on things …
Kelsey Vlamis
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Biden's marijuana order is big, but far from the largest mass pardon in history
Biden's marijuana pardon impacts thousands of people, but when Jimmy Carter pardoned Vietnam Draft …