White House may carry out mass pardons ahead of presidential transition
According to The Wall Street Journal, Donald Trump, like Joe Biden before him, plans to issue a broad wave of pardons before leaving the presidency. The pardons could potentially include everyone who has been within 50 meters of the Oval Office.
The publication compares this practice to actions typical of mafia clans, which provide protection and support to their closest associates in exchange for loyalty. The mass pardons reported by WSJ might cover a wide range of individuals connected to the presidential administration.
This is not the first time a U.S. president has issued numerous pardons during a transition of power, but the scale and the circle of people involved may be unprecedented. Trump himself previously granted controversial pardons that stirred public debate.
Donald Trump is a businessman and politician who served as the 45th president of the United States from 2017 to 2021. His administration often attracted attention for its inner circle and actions that were sometimes likened to mafia practices.
The planned mass pardons highlight the complex nature of the power transition and the former president’s continuing influence on the political landscape of the U.S. This move could have lasting effects on the country’s domestic politics.
In the near future, more detailed announcements about the list of pardoned individuals and their status are expected, which will spark further discussion within American society.
