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Pardons are political, with modern presidents expanding their use

  • Written by Stewart Ulrich, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Sam Houston State University
imagePresident Trump pardoned Charles Kushner, center, who is the father of his son-in-law Jared Kushner. The senior Kusher now serves as U.S. ambassador to France.Marko Georgiev/AP

President Donald Trump is making full use of his pardon power. This year, Trump has issued roughly 1,800 pardons, or nearly six times the number he issued during the four...

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