The idea has set off a frenzy of appeals for clemency.

The idea has set off a frenzy of appeals for clemency.

Trump has not been presented with the idea, and it may not make it to his desk because his advisers are split on how the move would be received.

The prospect of mass pardons has reportedly led attorneys and lobbyists to receive a flood of requests for help with clemency appeals

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