trump mass pardons
Definition
A series of large-scale executive pardons and commutations issued by U.S. President Donald Trump, most notably the sweeping clemency granted to over 1,500 individuals charged in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot on his inauguration day, January 20, 2025, during his second term.
Trump's pattern of granting pardons en masse to political allies, family members, and supporters, often bypassing traditional review processes and forgiving substantial restitution obligations, as seen in both presidential terms.
Examples
Thanks to Trump's mass pardons, those enterprising January 6 sightseers are now free to book their next Capitol tour without bail.
Trump's mass pardons have turned billions in victim restitution into the ultimate vanishing act, leaving everyone but the pardoned applauding the magic.
With Trump's mass pardons flowing freely, his top aides can finally sleep soundly, dreaming of loyalty rewards instead of subpoenas.
President Trump's mass pardons are a forgiving masterpiece, ensuring that even the most colorful characters get a plot twist straight out of a blockbuster redemption arc.