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Press Release: Scanlon, Welch, Blumenthal, and Min Seek Information on Trump Pardons

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Lawmakers opened a probe into alleged political influence on Trump-era pardons involving cabinet officials and convicted fraudsters.

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Lawmakers launch inquiry: Reps. Mary Gay Scanlon and Dave Min, along with Sens. Peter Welch and Richard Blumenthal, say they are investigating whether Cabinet officials improperly influenced President Trump’s pardons since Jan. 20, 2025. They sent letters seeking information on the process and any outside advocacy.

Focus on two pardons: The lawmakers are asking about HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin’s reported involvement in pardons for Trevor Milton and Troy Lake. The letters mention public reports of personal appeals, campaign donations, and possible contacts with White House officials.

Requested details: The inquiry asks about the officials’ relationships with the pardoned men, any intermediaries or lobbyists, whether money was tied to clemency efforts, and how the requests were handled. The lawmakers say they want more information about whether “influence and access” affected the standard review process.

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Mary Gay Scanlon Fundraising

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