Trump’s Pardon Spree
Trump pardons emissions violators and other allies, sparking partisan backlash.
July 4, 2026 · Updated Jul 4, 11:48am ET
HuffPostTrump Pardons Former Abramoff Partner, 9 People Convicted Of Violating Vehicle Emissions Controls
Associated PressTrump pardons former Abramoff partner, 9 people convicted of violating vehicle emissions controls
Just the NewsTrump pardons 11, including former business partner of lobbyist Jack Abramoff
The GuardianTrump issues 11 pardons on eve of country’s Fourth of July celebrations
CBS NewsTrump announces pardons for pollution violators prosecuted for "fixing their car"
FOX NewsTrump pardons 9 people convicted of tampering with emission controls on diesel engines
Raw StoryTrump springs 6 during America 250 as pardon frenzy grips DC: 'Setting them all free!'
Washington TimesTrump pardons ‘grease monkeys’ who broke Biden-era strict emissions rules
Daily BeastTrump Consoles Himself With ‘Ridiculous’ Pardon Rampage
New York PostTrump signs 11 pardons for individuals ‘persecuted’ by Biden admin: ‘I AM SETTING THEM ALL FREE’
The Post MillennialBREAKING: Trump pardons 6 people prosecuted under Biden admin for ‘fixing their car’
Epoch TimesTrump Pardons 6 Prosecuted for ‘Fixing Their Car’ Under Biden-Era Emissions Rules
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What happened
President Donald Trump issued 11 pardons Friday, including nine for people convicted of Clean Air Act violations tied to disabling diesel vehicle emissions controls or selling devices to bypass them. He announced six of the emissions-related pardons on Truth Social as cases involving people “in, or being sent to, prison, for ‘fixing their car,’” and said he was “setting them all free.” The clemency list also included Adam KidanAdam KidanAmerican businessman, a former business partner of lobbyist Jack Abramoff
Jack AbramoffAmerican Republican lobbyist (born 1959) who was sentenced to 70 months in prison for fraud.
