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Trump pardoned Ross Ulbricht on Jan. 21, 2025, then pardoned Rod Blagojevich on Feb. 10, 2025. The two clemency actions were separate, but together they set an early tone for a presidency willing to use mercy on politically charged cases.
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Trump pardoned Ross Ulbricht on Jan. 21, 2025, then pardoned Rod Blagojevich on Feb. 10, 2025. The two clemency actions were separate, but together they set an early tone for a presidency willing to use mercy on politically charged cases.
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