Paid brokers tout ties to Trump's orbit to lobby for presidential pardons
Summary
The article reports that some people seeking presidential pardons are hiring brokers who claim to have close ties to President Donald Trump’s circle. These brokers charge large fees and promise to help push pardon requests directly to the president, bypassing the usual Justice Department process.Key Facts
- Presidential pardons are a constitutional power and presidents have pardoned people for a long time.
- The Justice Department usually screens pardon applications and recommends those who show remorse.
- President Trump has pardoned political allies and Jan. 6 rioters, as well as some financial criminals who deny wrongdoing.
- People seeking pardons sometimes hire brokers (lawyers or lobbyists) who charge large sums to claim they can influence the president.
- Some brokers charge up to $3 million for their services.
- Journalists used hidden cameras to record brokers promising to deliver pardon requests directly to President Trump.
- The brokers say applicants must attend events or buy expensive tickets to gain access to the president.
- One real case involved a man convicted of illegal wildlife trafficking who initially failed to get a pardon and then tried the broker route.
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