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Trump issues 11 pardons, including emissions violators and Abramoff associate

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President Donald Trump has issued pardons for 11 individuals, including those involved in bypassing vehicle emissions systems and a former associate of lobbyist Jack Abramoff. These acts of clemency, announced shortly before July 4th, reflect an expansive use of executive power, particularly for allies and those perceived as politically aligned. The pardons for emissions violations aim to relieve consumers of regulatory burdens, a move that follows a recent memo from Trump to the EPA regarding vehicle repairs. AI

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Trump issues 11 pardons, including emissions violators and Abramoff associate

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Michelle L. Price, The Associated Press ·

    ‘I AM SETTING THEM ALL FREE, RIGHT NOW!’ Trump’s pre-July 4 Friday news dump included pardons for 11 people including ex-Abramoff partner

    Buried in Friday's pardon list: a Jack Abramoff-era fraudster who later threw a fundraiser at Mar-a-Lago — now a free man.

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