How many people has President Trump pardoned?

Who cannot be pardoned by the President?

The President of the United States may pardon anyone who commits a federal offense against the United States. They may also pardon anyone who commits a federal offense against the District of Columbia. The president cannot grant pardons for violations of state laws.

How many pardons did Trump do in his first presidency?

Number of pardons

In Trump's first term, he granted clemency 237 times, compared with about 78 by George H. W.

Has anyone ever rejected a presidential pardon?

Yes, people have refused presidential pardons, though it's rare, with historical examples including George Burdick (Woodrow Wilson) and George Wilson (Andrew Jackson), and more recently, January 6th defendants like Pamela Hemphill and Jason Riddle, who rejected pardons from President Trump, feeling they were not victims and didn't want to rewrite history or contribute to false narratives. Refusal is a constitutional right, established by Supreme Court rulings, allowing individuals to decline clemency if they choose not to accept conditions or admit guilt, as a pardon is considered a "deed" requiring acceptance. 

Did Biden change Trump's immigration policy?

Yes, President Biden significantly changed many of President Trump's key immigration policies by rescinding travel bans, ending "Remain in Mexico," and shifting enforcement priorities, aiming for a more "humane" approach, but legal battles and policy shifts still led to continued border challenges and some Trump-era rules persisting, like Title 42 for a period. Biden's administration ended the Muslim travel ban and sought to end MPP (Remain in Mexico) and Title 42, though court challenges prolonged Title 42 and enforcement remained high. 

Is there actually a crisis at the border?

Deaths along the border

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) documented 686 deaths and disappearances of migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border in 2022, making it the deadliest land route for migrants worldwide.

Which 5 states have the most undocumented immigrants?

The six states with the largest unauthorized immigrant populations in 2023 were:

• California (2.3 million)
• Texas (2.1 million)
• Florida (1.6 million)
• New York (825,000)
• New Jersey (600,000)
• Illinois (550,000)

Why did Obama give so many pardons?

President Obama pardoned and commuted many sentences, particularly near the end of his term, to address the harsh, outdated sentencing laws, especially for nonviolent drug offenses, aiming for a fairer, smarter criminal justice system, and to provide second chances to rehabilitated individuals, using clemency as a tool while urging Congress for broader reforms. His actions aimed to correct disparities, reduce prison overcrowding, and encourage states to follow suit with reforms. 

Do pardons affect gun rights?

In general, there are two basic options to have your gun rights restored after a conviction. They include having your felony case reduced to a misdemeanor and receiving a pardon from the Governor of California.

How many people did Bill Clinton pardon?

President Bill Clinton granted pardons or commutations to 459 people during his two terms, with a significant number, around 140, issued in a controversial batch on his final day in office in January 2001, bringing his total to a higher number than recent predecessors. 

How many pardons can a US President give out?

In Ex parte Garland (1867), the U.S. Supreme Court confirmed the "unlimited" nature of federal pardons (except for impeachment cases) and broadened its scope to include offenses for which legal proceedings have not been initiated.

How many pardons did Barack Obama hand out?

Of the acts of clemency, 1,715 were commutations (including 504 life sentences) and 212 were pardons. Most individuals granted executive clemency by Obama had been convicted on drug charges, and had received lengthy and sometimes mandatory sentences at the height of the war on drugs.

What did Hunter Biden do exactly?

Hunter Biden has faced legal issues, including convictions for lying about drug use on a federal gun form in 2024 and a separate plea deal for tax evasion charges, stemming from a period of significant drug and alcohol abuse, which led to a pardon by his father in late 2024 for federal offenses; he also faced scrutiny over business dealings in China and Ukraine, and his personal life, marked by addiction, has been publicly detailed in trials and his memoir. 

Are you still a felon if you are pardoned by the president?

A pardon does not erase or expunge the record of conviction. It is, however, an indication of forgiveness and should lessen the stigma of conviction.

Can anyone overturn a presidential pardon?

A presidential pardon—no matter how controversial—cannot be overturned. The Constitution gives the pardon power to the executive branch alone, not the legislative branch (Congress) or the judicial branch (federal courts, including the Supreme Court).

Why is the president allowed to pardon anybody?

The presidential pardon power was inspired by a British law meant to protect the unjustly accused. It was for this reason that Federalist Alexander Hamilton advocated successfully for a presidential pardon power that did not require judicial or Senate approval.

What black lady did Trump pardon?

The "Black lady Trump pardon" refers to Alice Marie Johnson, a nonviolent drug offender who served over 21 years of a life sentence before President Trump commuted her sentence in 2018 and granted her a full pardon in 2020, later appointing her as his "pardon czar" to recommend others for clemency. Her case gained significant attention after advocacy from Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, and her subsequent role involved helping Trump identify others for clemency, including rappers and other criminal justice reform cases. 

Was Jared Kushner involved in the Abraham Accords?

Yes, Jared Kushner was a key architect and negotiator of the Abraham Accords during the Trump administration, playing a central role in normalizing relations between Israel and several Arab nations like the UAE, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan. He leveraged his established relationships in the region to facilitate the deals, which boosted Middle East security, stability, and trade. 

Why did Trump pardon Desiree Perez?

She received a sentence of five years probation, but was later charged with violating her parole. The violation led to nine months in prison in 1999. In 2021, then-president Donald Trump pardoned Perez of the charges, citing her efforts to "turn her life around." Following the pardon, Perez expressed her gratitude.