Trump pardons 11 people on eve of country’s Fourth of July celebrations

On Independence Day, President Trump issued pardons to eleven people, including two convicted fraudsters and nine individuals charged with violating federal Clean Air Act regulations—crimes involving disabling or modifying truck emissions controls. According to The Guardian, the clemency comes as much of the United States swelters under extreme heat exacerbated by greenhouse gas emissions, creating a stark juxtaposition with the pardon decisions. The pardons are part of a broader wave of executive clemency from Trump's second presidency, largely benefiting those he considers politically aligned.

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