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December 3, 2025Trump grants clemency to a dozen lawmakers convicted of corruption
Presidential power shields corrupt politicians from accountability
Trump has now extended clemency to 12 members of Congress
Cuellar joins Santos (commuted sentence) and Blagojevich (pardoned)
Most recipients faced corruption or financial crime charges
Raises questions about patterns in presidential clemency decisions
Highlights tension between mercy and accountability in justice system
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