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Trump Pardons Six Over Car Fix Cases | Detroit News
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- Jul 4, 2026
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Summary
Trump shocks the nation by pardoning six men he claims were unfairly prosecuted for modifying their cars, calling the cases “weaponization and stupidity.” Among them: the Lalone brothers, Matt Geouge, Tim Clancy, and Mac Spurlock — all freed after lawyers praised Trump for standing up to what they call prosecutorial overreach. Four more were pardoned, three for similar pollution violations — part of a broader White House shift after the Justice Department recently told prosecutors to drop all cases involving emissions defeat devices. This move echoes Trump’s earlier pardon of a mechanic for similar offenses, signaling a new administration stance on environmental enforcement. 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/26c7c9b5d7eeb124