The decision lays the groundwork for an even more expansive use of pardons by Trump and future presidents. It’s unclear whether those pardoned by Biden would need to apply for the clemency or even accept the offer at all. He later called Trump a fascist and detailed Trump’s conduct around the deadly Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection. AdvertisementThe committee spent 18 months investigating Trump and the violent insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021. But Trump’s pardons never materialized before he left office four years ago.

Source: Huffington Post January 20, 2025 18:32 UTC