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November 18, 2024

Prez-Elect Donald Trump already getting notable clemency requests amid lots of expectations

In this recent post, I flagged a number of press pieces providing various forms and sources of advice for Prez Biden concerning how he should use his clemency power on his way out the White House door.  While we await to see how the outgoing Prez decides to use his clemency pen, we can also note some of the notable recent press discussions of how the incoming Prez might use his clemency power as soon as he returns to the Oval Office:

From the Cincinnati Enquirer, "Lawyer: Ex-Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder seeks pardon from President-elect Trump"

From Fox News, "Eric Adams dodges question when pressed if he's 'embracing' Trump to get a pardon for criminal charges"

From the Military Times, "Veterans involved in Jan. 6 riot expect Trump to keep pardon promise"

From MSN, "'Tiger King' Joe Exotic begs Donald Trump for pardon and offers to join his cabinet"

From Newsweek, "Will Donald Trump Pardon Diddy? Former Employee Weighs In"

From the New York Times, "Proud Boys Leader Convicted of Sedition for Role in Jan. 6 Attack Asks Trump for Pardon"

From Vulture, "So, Which Celebrities Will Donald Trump Pardon This Time?"

From Wired, "Silk Road Creator Ross Ulbricht Is Waiting for Trump to Keep His Word — and Set Him Free"

There have also been a broad array of article from various states highlighting the number of Jan 6 defendants in that state that may be expecting a pardon from Prez-Elect Trump as soon as he becomes President.  As I flagged in this recent post, it may prove logistically challenging for a new Trump Administration to make good on pardon promises right away unless they opt for a blanket pardon approach.

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November 18, 2024 at 06:07 PM | Permalink

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