Latest "trump pardons" stories

Retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, President Donald Trump’s recently pardoned national security adviser, departs a protest of the outcome of the 2020 presidential election outside the Supreme Court on Dec. 12, 2020 in Washington.

Lawmaker wants to strip military benefits from DIA director turned Trump aide Mike Flynn

Marine vet Ruben Gallego argues that Flynn's past actions amount to treason and should forfeit his military pension.

By Leo Shane III

19 months ago

Trump pardons former Rep. Duncan Hunter and four Iraq war vets convicted in Blackwater shooting

The former Blackwater employees were sent to prison for their role in a controversial 2007 attack in Baghdad which left 14 people dead.

By Leo Shane III

2 years ago

Trump pardons former national security adviser Michael Flynn

The move is the latest in a series of controversial pardons by the president.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

Snowden pardon plan draws bipartisan scorn from key defense lawmakers

House Armed Services Committee leaders said the move would be an insult to U.S. defense and intelligence workers.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

Plenty of SEALs support Gallagher, top White House official says

Top White House official said the controversial Navy SEAL deserved clemency given the botched legal case against him.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

Trump: ‘I’m sticking up for our armed forces’

He defended his recent controversial clemency moves by saying former President Barack Obama misused his pardon power.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

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