An ABC analysis:
Of Trump’s 60 pardons or commutations unrelated to Jan. 6, about one in five of them have gone to those who have some sort of financial or political connection to him. Here is a list of those dozen recipients.
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“Trump pardons ‘humbled’ John G. Rowland, former CT governor”
An excerpt from the CT Mirror about a governor convicted of corruption and campaign finance charges:
John G. Rowland, the thrice-elected and twice-convicted former Republican governor of Connecticut, said he was “humbled and appreciative” Wednesday after learning he was the recipient of a pardon from President Donald J. Trump.
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“I am very humbled and appreciative,” Rowland said via email. “I have been blessed with a wonderful family and friends that have been through a great deal over the years. This is a wonderful final resolution.”
Retired FBI agents who investigated him begged to differ, as did a member of the bipartisan impeachment committee whose inquiry prompted his resignation as governor nearly 21 years ago.
“It’s a sad day for justice. Rowland deserved what he got,” said Charles Urso, a former FBI agent who worked on Rowland’s first case, which involved bid rigging. “It’s a misuse of pardons to let off politicians.”
“Trump administration ramps up push as crypto ally”
The WaPo piece’s subhead:
The administration’s full-throated support of crypto is raising concern from ethics experts who say it overlaps with the president’s personal investments.
“Campaign Board Head Hints Eric Adams Could Be Denied Reelection Matching Funds”
The subhead to this report from The City: “Executive director says Campaign Finance Board members will make “judgment calls” that could take into account a recent federal indictment for allegedly obtaining $10 million illegally in 2021.”
It’s time again to sell the Inauguration
The NYT on the price tag for access this cycle.