Donald Trump has exercised the pardon power extensively in his second term, issuing a mass clemency action on January 20, 2025, covering roughly 1,500 January 6 defendants along with targeted commutations for figures such as Enrique Tarrio and Stewart Rhodes. Subsequent actions have included pardons for 2020 election-related defendants, white-collar offenders convicted of fraud and tax violations, and select political allies, with batches continuing into mid-2026. These grants frequently target individuals Trump has described as victims of prior administrations' enforcement priorities, alongside cases involving substantial financial penalties. The high volume of clemency reflects the president's broad constitutional authority, which faces few procedural constraints before the January 2027 resolution date, though patterns suggest emphasis on loyalty, alignment with administration narratives on justice matters, and advocacy from supporters. Remaining candidates for consideration include additional allies or those tied to ongoing political or legal disputes.