A look at Trump's controversial pardons for political allies and loyalists - PBS NewsHour

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In his second term, Trump has moved to pardon many who are considered to be loyal to him, from local Republican officials convicted of fraud to Jan. 6th rioters. The New York Times reported that Trump pardoned a Florida businessman convicted of tax evasion after his mother attended a million dollar per-plate fundraising dinner at Mar-a-Lago. Laura Barrón-López discussed more with Liz Oyer. - Aired on 05/27/2025.

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1. Wow, No wonder Trump hates PBS/NPR

Self described boring but important.

Straight news, supported by facts, no drama, clear, concise, no doubt. Damn straight Donald. If I were a convicted felon, adjudicated rapist, serial bankrupter, failed business man with friends who need bigger yachts I’d wanna shut down PBS too. Me and you do have on thing in common Donald, neither one of us go to Church, but I am actually a damned good Christian. You are on the other hand like the wedding band which is irrelevant to you.

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2. And the part that TFG hates the most is that they continue to report the unvarnished truth, unlike RW outlets

Which keeps viewers informed about his court losses and continued illegal orders.

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3. NPR is a treasure

They are self identified boring but incredibly important. Their guests are brilliant. And the bad news for republicans, they tell the truth. I seldom watch PBS because I seldom watch anything. But appreciate their value. No doubt DU is my number one source of News Thanks to wonderful posters like You Rhiannon12866.

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4. My mother was a big fan of PBS, actually my Dad, too, so I watched it with them.

And my mother always donated during fundraising since she'd get some special trinket. And you're right, they strive to educate which, as we have seen, is the last thing that TFG wants...

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5. I recall many years ago

One of the contributors at NPR New Orleans called their fundraisers beg a thons. Got bad reviews from the ruling class. I give every year to WWNO New Orleans and although I now live in Kansas, I listen to WWNO almost every morning. Gotta keep up with what’s going on in the Big Easy, My Ole Stomping Grounds. Love that hunk a real estate.

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6. When I was a kid in school, my friend and I were volunteered to take part in a local PBS show

The kids supplied all the content and produced, directed, everything. One talented guy actually went on to work in television. But unfortunately that show only lasted one season - our competition back then was Laugh In...