Trump Pardons Nikola Founder After $1.8 Million Campaign Donation
President Trump pardoned Trevor Milton, the founder of Nikola, who was convicted of fraud for exaggerating his company’s technological capabilities. This pardon could negate the hundreds of millions of dollars in restitution Milton owed defrauded investors. Milton’s conviction stemmed from false claims about Nikola’s trucks, including a fabricated video showcasing a prototype. The pardon comes after Milton donated to Trump’s re-election campaign.