# Trump Pardons Emissions Defiers and Lobbying Allies | Australia News

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Podcast: [Australia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/australia-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7569932)
Published: 2026-07-04T05:17:52+00:00
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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: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/43fe90d247ec6de3

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