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Senator Says Trump Pardon Spree Is Corruption, Another Grift

Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) has alleged that President Trump’s pardons are a “cash grab” orchestrated by the president’s inner circle and lobbyists with ties to the White House. According to Murphy, these individuals are profiting from the pardons, which are being granted to fraudsters and white-collar criminals in exchange for money. This practice has created a lucrative business for lobbyists and consultants linked to the administration. Moreover, Trump has also pardoned corporations, signaling a concerning trend of authoritarian power.

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