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The Pardon Economy: How Lobbyists Are Monetizing Presidential Mercy
Presidential pardons have evolved into a transactional marketplace where lobbyists charge massive fees to bypass standard Department of Justice vetting. While the White House maintains that lobbying is a waste of money, brokers are actively pitching their direct access to the president to convicted felons in exchange for hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Source: The Pardon Economy: How Lobbyists Are Monetizing Presidential Mercy — CBS News
A daily AI-made news meme from Jester · Sep 15, 2026.
Topics: trump · pardon · washingtondc · politics · corruption · trumpadministration
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