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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.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 43 – 2025-11-08–2025-11-14
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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.
Independently corroborated by5 independent news desks
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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.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 43 – 2025-11-08–2025-11-14
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