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January 19, 2021

Amid Accusations of Bribery Scheme, Trump Prepares Final Flurry of Pardons and Commutations
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President Trump is expected to issue as many as 100 pardons and
commutations today on his final full day in office. This comes as more
details emerge about how allies of Trump have personally profited from
people seeking pardons. The New York Times reports an associate of Rudy
Giuliani told CIA torture whistleblower John Kiriakou a pardon is "going
to cost $2 million." Kiriakou declined the offer, but he did pay $50,000
to a former top Trump campaign adviser for help securing a pardon. If a
pardon is granted, the former adviser will get an additional $50,000
bonus.


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