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Democrats eye transparency measures for presidential pardons
Senate Democrats introduced the Abuse of the Pardon Prevention Act to address concerns about presidential pardon abuse, including measures to treat pardon misuse as bribery, require financial disclosures from pardon recipients, and prohibit self-pardons. The bill targets actions by President Donald Trump, who has issued pardons to allies and donors, including individuals tied to election denial efforts.
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