Trump Rejects Nearly 6,000 Clemency Pleas

President Trump turned down nearly 6,000 clemency applications, deflating hopes among advocates expecting a sweeping pardon wave. The rejections underscore a disciplined approach to executive clemency - Trump isn't rubber-stamping requests from every special interest group hoping for a presidential favor. This stands in stark contrast to the narrative pushed by critics who predicted indiscriminate pardons. Read more about this...