Trump Pardons People He Says Were 'Persecuted' By Biden: 'Fixing Their Car'
Summary
President Donald Trump has pardoned several people convicted for violating federal vehicle emissions laws, saying they were unfairly targeted under the Biden administration. The pardons include business owners and truck mechanics involved in modifying vehicles to bypass emissions controls, as well as others convicted of unrelated crimes.Key Facts
- President Trump pardoned six people he called "persecuted" by the Biden administration for "fixing their car."
- The pardons mainly help individuals convicted of breaking emissions-control rules under the Clean Air Act.
- These people were accused of installing devices that allowed vehicles to bypass pollution controls.
- The Trump administration claimed these prosecutions were too harsh and hurt small businesses and workers.
- Trump also pardoned Adam Kidan, convicted in 2005 for fraud related to gambling boats, who has since built a successful business.
- Another pardon was given to ranch owner Jack Harvard, noted for letting military and NATO forces train on his land.
- The Clean Air Act is a federal law that sets rules to limit air pollution from vehicles and other sources.
- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) enforces the law and requires vehicles to have emissions-control systems.
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