Pardons

Type: Concept

As of November 2026, Pardons has been mentioned in one podcast episode on MeidasTouch (Jan 2026). Discussed as Trump’s alleged pattern of quietly pardoning fraudsters and politically connected individuals, wiping restitution and undermining deterrence.

A pardon is a government decision to allow a person to be relieved of some or all of the legal consequences resulting from a criminal conviction. A pardon may be granted before or after conviction for the crime, depending on the laws of the jurisdiction.