From ABC7 New York · · 50s
Trump Plans 'Tremendous Numbers' of Pardons
Trump vows to pardon 'tremendous numbers' of Americans before leaving office.
In brief
Trump vows to pardon 'tremendous numbers' of Americans before leaving office. Trump plans to issue many pardons, including Jan. 6 rioters, before his term ends. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
Trump's Pardon Plans
Trump says he expects to issue 'tremendous numbers' of pardons before leaving office.
Pardon Power Discussion
Trump defended pardoning himself as 'not unreasonable' but said he won't do it.
Jan. 6 Pardons
Trump pardoned 14 individuals and offered full pardons to others involved in Jan. 6 Capitol attack.
Biden's Preemptive Pardons
Biden pardoned close family members and senior administration officials in 2025.
Trump's Critique of Biden
Trump suggested Biden should have pardoned himself but didn't specify crimes.
“This guy went around giving everybody pardons. And you know, the funny thing, maybe the sad thing, is he didn’t give himself a pardon”
Pardon Defense
Trump defended pardoning Jan. 6 rioters as unfair treatment, saying they cry when they see him.
“I think it's very unfair. I pardoned the J-6s. I don't think any group’s been treated more unfairly than them”
The takeaway
Trump plans to issue many pardons, including Jan. 6 rioters, before his term ends.
