Trump's Pardons Expose Erosion of Trust in Government The volume and selectivity of pardons issued by Donald Trump during his presidency have raised questions about the institution of presidential clemency.
In 2019, Trump granted pardons to several high profile figures, including former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio and former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, both convicted felons with strong ties to the Republican Party.
These acts of clemency have sparked debate over the role of presidential pardons in our democracy and their impact on public trust in government.