Trump pardons dozens in final hours, including ex-aide Steve Bannon - BBC News
In the final hours of his presidency, Donald Trump has pardoned 73 people, including his former adviser Steve Bannon, who is facing fraud charges.
Rapper Lil Wayne received a pardon and there were commutations for rapper Kodak Black and former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick.The president has not issued preemptive pardons for himself or family members.A statement from the White House listed the 73 individuals who had received pardons and the 70 who had their sentences commuted.Steve Bannon was a key strategist and adviser to President Trump during his 2016 campaign.The White House statement said Mr Bannon had been "an important leader in the conservative movement and is known for his political acumen".The White House cited his "philanthropic efforts".
It is common for outgoing presidents to issue pardons before they leave the White House.In latter days, Gerald Ford pardoned Richard Nixon for all offences he may have committed, and Jimmy Carter pardoned most who had evaded the Vietnam War draft - both examples of preemptive pardons.Trump pardons two convicted by Russia investigation.Trump and pardons: How many people could be granted clemency.Trump pardons Paul Manafort, Roger Stone and Charles KushnerTrump: I have 'absolute right' to pardon myselfRussia: The 'cloud' over the Trump White HouseMr Biden will take an oath in front of the US Capitol, shortly after Donald Trump leaves the White HouseTrump includes ex-aide Bannon in swathe of pardonsBiden to be sworn in as Trump leaves White HouseBiden to be sworn in as Trump leaves White House8