President Donald Trump issued full, unconditional pardons to Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows and dozens of allies accused of aiding efforts to overturn the 2020 election, a move largely symbolic because none were charged federally and state cases continue or have faltered. The proclamation excludes Trump and frames prosecutions as a “grave national injustice” meant to be healed by “national reconciliation.” The action follows earlier pardons for Jan. 6 defendants and drew praise from allies, while experts warned it invites future attempts to subvert elections. Reviews and court rulings have affirmed Joe Biden’s victory, with scant voter fraud found.

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