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Trump showers clemency on those linked to him, allies
Rosalind S. Helderman, David A. Fahrenthold, Beth Reinhard and Josh Dawsey, The Washington Post
Jan. 20, 2021
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1of3President Donald Trump waited until his last full day in office to offer clemency to dozens of people.Washington Post photo by Jabin Botsford.Show MoreShow Less
2of3President Donald Trump boards Marine One and departs the White House on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021.Washington Post photo by Bill O LearyShow MoreShow Less
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