Since taking office, President Trump has issued numerous controversial pardons to individuals including reality TV stars, former lawmakers, a sheriff, a nursing home executive, and even a drug kingpin. Critics like law professor Kermit Roosevelt argue that while questionable pardons have been granted by past presidents, Trump's actions are more blatant and potentially motivated by self-interest or even quid pro quo for financial donations. Examples include pardons for Paul Walczak, whose mother attended a Trump fundraiser, and the Chrisley family, known Trump supporters. Trump also pardoned over 1,500 participants in the January 6th Capitol riot.
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