Julie Chrisley

Julie Chrisley

Trump Pardons Criminals with MAGA Credentials or Big Money

| Importance: 9/10

In a systematic display of political patronage, Trump granted executive clemency to a series of convicted individuals, prioritizing wealthy campaign contributors and ardent MAGA loyalists. These pardons represent a dramatic expansion of Trump’s first-term pardon strategy, transforming the …

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Trump pardons multiple financial criminals and white-collar offenders

| Importance: 8/10

President Trump issued a series of pardons to individuals convicted of financial crimes in February 2025, including Rod Blagojevich (former Illinois governor convicted of corruption), the Chrisleys (reality TV stars convicted of bank fraud), Michael Grimm (former congressman convicted of tax fraud), …

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