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	== References ==		== References ==
			<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.vanityfair.com/news/story/presidential-pardons-trumps-america \|title=Trump's Wild West Wing Pardons: Inside the Absolutions of Todd Chrisley, Carlos Watson, Sidney Powell, and Other Boldface Pardonees \|author=Willem Marx \|publisher=Vanity Fair \|date=February 2026 \|access-date=March 4, 2026}}</ref>
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	* [https://www.justice.gov/pardon Office of the Pardon Attorney - U.S. Department of Justice]		* [https://www.justice.gov/pardon Office of the Pardon Attorney - U.S. Department of Justice]

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			{{FAQ\|question=Has anyone ever been granted clemency?\|answer=Yes, thousands of people receive presidential clemency. Since 1900, presidents have granted over 22,000 acts of clemency. President Biden granted 4,245 acts of clemency—more than any president in history. Famous clemency recipients include Alice Marie Johnson (commuted by Trump, championed by Kim Kardashian), Michael Milken, Paul Manafort, Rod Blagojevich, and thousands of people convicted of simple marijuana possession under Biden's categorical pardons.}}
	{{FAQ\|question=What is the difference between a pardon and a commutation?\|answer=A pardon is complete forgiveness that eliminates the conviction and restores civil rights. A commutation only reduces or eliminates the prison sentence but leaves the conviction on record. A pardoned person is no longer considered convicted; a person with a commuted sentence remains a convicted felon.}}		{{FAQ\|question=What is the difference between a pardon and a commutation?\|answer=A pardon is complete forgiveness that eliminates the conviction and restores civil rights. A commutation only reduces or eliminates the prison sentence but leaves the conviction on record. A pardoned person is no longer considered convicted; a person with a commuted sentence remains a convicted felon.}}
	{{FAQ\|question=Does a presidential pardon expunge your criminal record?\|answer=No. A presidential pardon does NOT expunge or erase your criminal record. Both the original conviction and the pardon will appear on federal background checks, including FBI fingerprint checks. You must still disclose the conviction on forms requiring such information. For information about clearing records, see [[Expungement]].}}		{{FAQ\|question=Does a presidential pardon expunge your criminal record?\|answer=No. A presidential pardon does NOT expunge or erase your criminal record. Both the original conviction and the pardon will appear on federal background checks, including FBI fingerprint checks. You must still disclose the conviction on forms requiring such information. For information about clearing records, see [[Expungement]].}}
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			{{MetaDescription\|Complete guide to presidential clemency, pardons, and commutations. Learn who can receive clemency, the application process, and see notable recipients including Alice Marie Johnson and Michael Milken.}}
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	~~{{MetaDescription\|Learn about Presidential Clemency and Pardons's federal case, conviction, and prison experience on Prisonpedia.}}~~		__NOTOC__'''Presidential clemency''' refers to the constitutional power of the President of the United States to grant pardons and commutations for federal crimes. This power, established in Article II, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution, is among the most absolute authorities granted to the executive branch and is subject to virtually no judicial review. Since 1900, presidents have granted over 22,000 acts of clemency, though the frequency, timing, and criteria have varied dramatically from one administration to the next.
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	'''Presidential clemency''' refers to the constitutional power of the President of the United States to grant pardons and commutations for federal crimes. This power, established in Article II, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution, is among the most absolute authorities granted to the executive branch and is subject to virtually no judicial review. Since 1900, presidents have granted over 22,000 acts of clemency, though the frequency, timing, and criteria have varied dramatically from one administration to the next.

	== Constitutional Basis ==		== Constitutional Basis ==

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	"text": "Notable Trump pardons include Alice Marie Johnson (drug conviction), Michael Milken (securities fraud), Paul Manafort (tax and bank fraud), Steve Bannon (fraud), Dinesh D'Souza (campaign finance violation), Trevor Milton (securities fraud), Changpeng Zhao (Bank Secrecy Act violation), ~~and~~ Juan Orlando Hernández (drug trafficking). Trump also commuted sentences for Rod Blagojevich, Kodak Black, David Gentile, and Carlos Watson."		"text": "Notable Trump pardons include Alice Marie Johnson (drug conviction), Michael Milken (securities fraud), Paul Manafort (tax and bank fraud), Steve Bannon (fraud), Dinesh D'Souza (campaign finance violation), Trevor Milton (securities fraud), Changpeng Zhao (Bank Secrecy Act violation), Juan Orlando Hernández (drug trafficking), and Henry Cuellar (bribery charges, pardoned before trial). Trump also commuted sentences for Rod Blagojevich, Kodak Black, David Gentile, and Carlos Watson."
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	\| [[Juan Orlando Hernandez]] \|\| Drug trafficking conspiracy \|\| 45 years \|\| Trump \|\| December 1, 2025 \|\| Former President of Honduras; served ~18 months		\| [[Juan Orlando Hernandez]] \|\| Drug trafficking conspiracy \|\| 45 years \|\| Trump \|\| December 1, 2025 \|\| Former President of Honduras; served ~18 months
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			\| [[Henry Cuellar]] \|\| Bribery, money laundering, FARA \|\| N/A (pardoned pre-trial) \|\| Trump \|\| December 3, 2025 \|\| Sitting Democratic congressman from Texas; charges dismissed
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	* [[Changpeng Zhao]]		* [[Changpeng Zhao]]
	* [[Juan Orlando Hernandez]]		* [[Juan Orlando Hernandez]]
			* [[Henry Cuellar]]
	* [[David Gentile]]		* [[David Gentile]]
	* [[Carlos Watson]]		* [[Carlos Watson]]