Trump pardons 2 auto workers on stage during rally in Alaska
Summary
President Donald Trump pardoned two Alaska auto shop owners during a rally for violating the Clean Air Act by removing pollution controls from diesel vehicles. The men had pleaded guilty and were sentenced to probation and fines. Trump criticized the charges as unfair and said he was also pardoning a third person connected to the case.Key Facts
- The pardons were given publicly at a rally in Wasilla, Alaska.
- The two pardoned men are Zachary Czubak and Patrick Fleming; a third co-owner, Michael Hanzuk, received a pardon last month.
- The men owned Arm Rippin Toys, an auto shop specializing in diesel vehicles.
- They pleaded guilty to conspiracy for removing emission control systems to make vehicles pollute more.
- The convictions included five years of probation, $66,000 in fines, and community service for each man.
- Trump called the charges examples of the Biden Justice Department targeting Alaska's way of life.
- Another diesel mechanic, Mac Spurlock, was also pardoned earlier this year for similar charges.
- The Biden Justice Department later said it would stop criminal charges for tampering with vehicle diagnostic devices related to emissions.
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