Pardoned 20+ Convicted Corrupt Politicians
Trump granted clemency to over 20 corruption-convicted politicians, wiping nearly $2 billion in victim restitution. His pardon attorney described the approach as "No MAGA left behind."
Throughout his second term, Trump granted clemency to at least 20 politicians convicted of corruption — bribery, fraud, and abuse of public trust. He fired the pardon attorney and installed loyalist Ed Martin, who described the approach as "No MAGA left behind."
Notable pardons included:
- Former Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada (convicted of bribery)
- Former Missouri Governor Eric Greitens
- Rep. Henry Cuellar (pardoned before trial on bribery charges)
- Numerous officials convicted of tax fraud, Medicare fraud, and public corruption
Trump also removed restitution requirements from pardoned individuals, costing victims an estimated $2 billion in repayments and taxpayer recovery for Medicare and tax fraud.
The systematic pardoning of corruption convictions sent a clear message: public officials who steal from taxpayers, take bribes, and defraud the government can expect mercy — as long as they're politically aligned with the president.