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NewsThe GuardianJuly 4, 2026United States

President Trump Issues 11 Pardons

President Trump issued 11 pardons on the Friday before the Fourth of July. The recipients include two individuals convicted of fraud and nine individuals charged with violating the Clean Air Act by modifying truck emissions controls.

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Why It Matters

These executive actions grant legal clemency to 11 individuals, effectively ending federal prosecution or legal consequences for their specific charges.

Key Facts

  • President Trump issued 11 pardons on the Friday preceding the Fourth of July.
  • Two of the pardoned individuals were convicted of fraud.
  • Nine of the pardoned individuals were charged with violating the federal Clean Air Act.
  • The Clean Air Act charges involved the modification or disabling of truck emissions controls.

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