Summary
President Donald Trump has pardoned several individuals in 2025, including politicians, business figures, and participants in the January 6 Capitol riot. These pardons, issued since the start of his second term, have been marked by controversy and have included prominent individuals like Rod Blagojevich and Ross Ulbricht. The actions have sparked debates about the justice system and political motivations.
Key Facts
- President Trump pardoned Texas Representative Henry Cuellar and his wife for a bribery and conspiracy case.
- Nearly 1,500 people involved in the January 6 Capitol riot received pardons, including those convicted of violent actions.
- Ross Ulbricht, founder of the Silk Road dark web marketplace, received a full pardon.
- Two Washington, D.C. police officers involved in a high-speed chase leading to a young man's death were pardoned.
- Trump pardoned 23 anti-abortion activists convicted under the FACE Act for blockading an abortion clinic.
- Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich was pardoned, clearing his corruption charges.
- Former Tennessee Senator Brian Kelsey received a pardon for campaign finance violations.
- Trump granted a pardon to Devon Archer, linked to a fraud case involving a Native American tribe.
- Trevor Milton, founder of Nikola, was pardoned after being sentenced for fraud.
