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Nov 11, 2025 President Trump issued pardons to political and business allies Corroborated Power and Authority
The pattern of clemency for allies suggested executive power was being used to protect favored networks from ordinary legal consequences.
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- Trump pardons hundreds of political and business allies — Since returning to the White House, Donald Trump has issued pardons to hundreds of political and business allies, including those involved in the January 6 Capitol attack and others with financial ties to Trump.
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Week 43 – 2025-11-08–2025-11-14
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Nov 10, 2025 President Trump pardoned Robert Harshbarger Jr. Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The pardon of a lawmaker's husband reinforced concerns that clemency was being used to favor political allies rather than neutral justice standards.
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- Trump pardons husband of Rep. Diana Harshbarger — Former President Trump granted a pardon to Robert Harshbarger Jr., the husband of Rep.
- Trump Pardons Rep. Harshbarger's Husband — President Trump quietly pardoned Robert Harshbarger Jr., husband of Rep.
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Week 43 – 2025-11-08–2025-11-14
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