President Trump's extensive use of clemency powers in his second term has already included broad grants to January 6 defendants and high-profile figures such as Ross Ulbricht, establishing a pattern of early action that slowed after February 2026. Markets reflect trader focus on remaining candidates including Keonne Rodriguez, Steve Bannon, Bob Menendez, Roger Ver, and Edward Snowden, driven by ongoing congressional scrutiny of donations and lobbying tied to prior pardons. Reports highlight a "pardon economy" involving campaign contributions, while White House statements have ruled out certain requests like those from Ghislaine Maxwell or Sam Bankman-Fried. With no major scheduled votes or deadlines before 2027, outcomes hinge on internal administration priorities and potential new investigations into pay-to-play concerns.