Pardons for the Guilty: A Pattern of Erosion The recent wave of presidential pardons has sparked intense debate over the role of executive clemency in the US justice system.
While some argue that these pardons represent a necessary exercise of presidential discretion, others see them as an attempt to shield those who have abused power from accountability.
In the past year, President Trump has granted clemency to at least 15 individuals with corruption offenses, including former elected officials and their co conspirators.