(CNN) With a rush of pardons expected before President Donald Trump leaves office, the White House has been holding multiple pardon meetings since the election, involving the White House counsel's office and other staff, two senior administration officials told CNN. The meetings include a list of potential pardon cases to be considered and ideas of who else should be included. White House officials such as Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner have weighed in, but the White House counsel's office runs the meetings, one of the sources said. The Trump White House also acts fast once the President makes a decision, at times without Justice Department involvement, according to sources. The White House declined to comment when reached out to by CNN.

Source: The Nation December 03, 2020 21:07 UTC