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News in English (USA) / 10.11.2025 / 21:00

Trump Issues Pardons to Giuliani and Others Involved in 2020 Election Overturning Efforts

In a controversial move, former President Trump has pardoned Rudy Giuliani and over 75 others who were involved in efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election. These pardons include notable figures like Mark Meadows and Sidney Powell, who were pivotal in supporting claims of election fraud. The pardons have sparked debates about the extent of presidential clemency powers and their implications on ongoing legal proceedings against some of the individuals. While Trump asserts that these actions are necessary to correct perceived injustices, critics argue that such pardons undermine the rule of law and accountability for those who participated in attempts to subvert the electoral process.
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