Trump pardons 11 people ahead of July 4, including Clean Air Act violators: What to know

President Donald Trump pardoned 11 individuals before July 4, including nine people convicted of violating the Clean Air Act. Trump stated these individuals were persecuted by the Biden administration for simply fixing their cars. This move follows other acts of clemency granted during his second term, specifically targeting allies and high-profile figures. A White House official confirmed the pardons, which aim to rectify what Trump considers unfair criminal sentences obtained under the previous administration's legal actions.