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Pardons are political, with modern presidents expanding their use

Written by Stewart Ulrich, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Sam Houston State University

President Trump pardoned Charles Kushner, center, who is the father of his son-in-law Jared Kushner. The senior Kusher now serves as U.S. ambassador to France.Marko Georgiev/AP

President Donald Trump is making full use of his pardon power. This year, Trump has issued roughly 1,800 pardons, or nearly six times the number he issued during the four...

Pardons are political, with modern presidents expanding their use

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