Trump pardons drive a big, burgeoning business for lobbyists

Trump pardons drive a big, burgeoning business for lobbyists

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks at U.S. Steel Corporation–Irvin Works in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, U.S., May 30, 2025. Leah Millis | Reuters Seeking a pardon from President Donald Trump has become big business for lobbying and consulting firms close to the administration, with wealthy hopefuls willing to spend millions …

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Trump pardons Nikola founder Trevor Milton in securities fraud case

Trump pardons Nikola founder Trevor Milton in securities fraud case

President Donald Trump pardoned Nikola Corp. founder Trevor Milton for his 2022 conviction of federal crimes related to defrauding investors with false claims about the success of the electric and hydrogen-powered truck maker. Milton, 42, was sentenced in December 2023 to four years in prison, but he has been free …

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