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Nov 2, 2025 President Trump pardoned Changpeng Zhao Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The pardon raised accountability concerns because it benefited a politically connected figure tied to Trump's crypto interests.
Independently corroborated by8 independent news desks
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- Trump Pardons Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao — Former President Donald Trump admitted in a "60 Minutes" interview that he pardoned Changpeng Zhao, CEO of Binance, without knowing who he was.
- Trump Pardons Changpeng Zhao — President Trump admitted during an interview that he pardoned Changpeng Zhao, founder of Binance, without knowing who he was.
- Trump Pardons Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao — Former President Donald Trump pardoned Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, in October 2025.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 42 – 2025-11-01–2025-11-07
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Apr 24, 2025 President Trump pardoned Michele Fiore after her fraud conviction. Corroborated Power and Authority
The pardon used unilateral clemency power to erase punishment for a political ally, weakening accountability for public corruption.
Independently corroborated by2 independent news desks
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- Trump Pardons Michele Fiore — On April 24, 2025, President Donald Trump granted a pardon to Michele Fiore, a former Las Vegas councilwoman and Nevada state lawmaker, who was convicted of fraud.
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Week 14 – 2025-04-19–2025-04-25
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