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Forget the DOJ. For a Trump pardon, call "Bobby" and other influencers

President Donald Trump's pardon system has shifted dramatically. Influence now hinges on personal networks and narratives of victimhood, bypassing established Justice Department rules. Advocates with access to Trump's inner circle play a crucial role. This new approach prioritizes personal appeals and connections over formal procedures. Many recipients did not meet prior criteria for clemency.

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Forget the DOJ. For a Trump pardon, call "Bobby" and other influencers

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Forget The DOJ. For A Trump Pardon, Call 'Bobby' And Other Influencers

Trump scrapped DOJ-led pardons; clemency now requires insider access. Trevor Milton (Nikola founder, $660M fraud) got pardoned via RFK Jr. lobbying. 96% of second-term clemency bypasses DOJ standards. For managers: governance now prizes connections over rule of law.

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giovedì 11 giugno 2026·huffpost.com
Forget The DOJ. For A Trump Pardon, Call 'Bobby' And Other Influencers
Trump's pardon process now relies on personal networks, discarding over a century of protocol overseen by the Justice Department.
giovedì 11 giugno 2026·economictimes.indiatimes.com
Forget the DOJ. For a Trump pardon, call "Bobby" and other influencers
President Donald Trump's pardon system has shifted dramatically. Influence now hinges on personal networks and narratives of victimhood, bypassing established Justice Department…