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Nov 10, 2025 President Trump pardoned Changpeng Zhao Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The pardon showed how clemency could be used for a well-connected financial offender, raising concerns about unequal justice and elite access.
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- Trump issues pardon to Changpeng Zhao — In early November 2025, Donald Trump issued a pardon to Changpeng Zhao, a cryptocurrency businessman who pleaded guilty to enabling money laundering in 2023.
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Week 43 – 2025-11-08–2025-11-14
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