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May 13, 2026
Trump Plans 250 Pardons for America’s 250th Birthday
- Donald Trump is considering issuing 250 pardons to celebrate America's 250th anniversary.
- The announcement may coincide with his birthday on June 14 or Independence Day on July 4.
- Concerns arise within the Trump administration about the potential electoral impact of such a high number of pardons.
2 Sources
- White House Explores 250 Pardons to Mark America’s 250thMay 13, 2026 at 4:33 PM · WSJ
- Trump wants to pardon 250 people for America’s 250th birthday: reportMay 13, 2026 at 11:11 PM · Independent