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Trump Pardons Emissions Defiers and Lobbying Allies | Australia News
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- Jul 4, 2026
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Summary
Trump shocks the nation by pardoning 11 people — 9 for disabling car emissions systems, calling them “persecuted” and declaring they’re “all free,” while also ordering the EPA to back vehicle repair rights. Among them: Adam Kidan, a fraud convict tied to Jack Abramoff’s lobbying scandal, who also hosted a fundraiser at Mar-a-Lago for a GOP candidate. This latest wave underscores Trump’s pattern of wielding pardons as political tools — rewarding allies, shielding controversial figures, and reshaping justice through executive power. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/43fe90d247ec6de3