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Former Connecticut Gov. John Rowland leaves federal appeals court in New York on March 16, 2016. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews, File)

Trump’s latest pardons benefit an array of political allies and public figures

The latest pardons by President Donald Trump are another example of him flexing his power to bestow clemency on political allies and prominent public officials, including those convicted of defrauding the public.
 
President Donald Trump speaks with reporters after disembarking Marine One upon arrival on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Sunday, May 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

Trump threatens a 100% tariff on foreign-made films, saying the movie industry in the US is dying

 
Former Justice Department attorneys Liz Oyer, left, and Ryan Crosswell participate in a hearing on the Justice Department on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, April 7, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Fired Justice Department pardon attorney accuses the agency of ‘ongoing corruption,’ abuse of power

 
This image released by Universal Pictures shows Petey, voiced by Pete Davidson, left, and Dog Man, voiced by Peter Hastings in a scene from DreamWorks Animation's "Dog Man." (Universal Pictures/DreamWorks Animation via AP)

‘Dog Man’ bites off $36 million, taking No. 1 at box office

 
This image released by Lionsgate shows Michelle Dockery, left, and Mark Wahlberg in a scene from "Flight Risk." (Lionsgate via AP)

Mel Gibson’s ‘Flight Risk’ is No. 1 at box office, ‘The Brutalist’ expands

 

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Mel Gibson says ‘Passion’ sequel is ‘moving forward’

Mel Gibson says his “The Passion of the Christ” sequel is “moving forward.” He spoke while promoting the family film “Monster Summer.” (Sept. 25)

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President-elect Donald Trump dances with The Village People at a rally ahead of the 60th Presidential Inauguration, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Eight years ago, stars avoided Trump’s inauguration. This time it’s different

 
Mel Gibson, right, interacts with crowd members as he leaves a Hollywood Walk of Fame star ceremony for actor Vince Vaughn, on Aug. 12, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)

Donald Trump vows to help ‘troubled’ Hollywood with Mel Gibson, Jon Voight and Sylvester Stallone

 

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A staircase is left partially standing in a property in the aftermath of the Palisades Fire in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, Friday, Jan. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Disney pledges $15 million in Los Angeles fire aid as more stars learn they’ve lost their homes

 
ARCHIVO – El presidente electo, Donald Trump, llega a una conferencia de prensa en Mar-a-Lago, el 16 de diciembre de 2024, en Palm Beach, Florida. (AP Foto/Evan Vucci, Archivo)

Para Trump, es “el centro del universo”: Mar-a-Lago es un imán para quienes buscan influencia

 
Melania Trump looks on as President-elect Donald Trump arrives for a New Year's Eve party at Mar-a-Lago, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump calls it the ‘center of the universe.’ Mar-a-Lago is a magnet for those seeking influence

 
FILE - Ted Danson appears at a promotional event for "The Good Place" in Los Angeles on June 19, 2018. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)

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