President Trump has pardoned at least 15 former elected officials and co-conspirators convicted of corruption offenses since returning to office. The moves coincide with deep cuts to the Justice Department's Public Integrity Section.
President Trump granted full pardons to individuals like former Las Vegas councilwoman Michele Fiore, who was convicted of misusing donations meant for a police memorial. She was pardoned weeks before her scheduled sentencing in May 2025. Other recipients include a Virginia sheriff convicted of accepting bribes and the former speaker of the Tennessee state house involved in a kickback scheme.
