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Trump Pardons 11 Individuals, Including Nine Charged Under Clean Air Act, Ahead of Fourth of July

On July 4, 2026, former President Donald Trump issued pardons to 11 people, including nine charged with violating the Clean Air Act by tampering with truck emissions controls.

Jul 4, 2026, 4:38 PM Guardian US

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On July 4, 2026, former President Donald Trump granted pardons to 11 individuals on the eve of the United States' Fourth of July celebrations. Among those pardoned were two convicted fraudsters and nine people charged with violating the federal Clean Air Act by disabling or modifying emissions controls on trucks.

These pardons came amid the US semiquincentennial celebrations, which coincided with major heat across much of the country, a condition worsened by greenhouse gas emissions. The acts of clemency form part of a broader wave of pardons issued by Trump during his second presidency, primarily benefiting those he considers aligned with him.

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