Trump grants clemency to 20 people, including three GOP former members of Congress and two men convicted in the Russia probe Many who received the pre-holiday pardons were favored by allies and and Trump’s inner circle. Share via: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn More Post navigation Previous Post Trump supporters plan D.C. rally on day Congress certifies election resultsNext PostTrump vowed to drain the swamp. Then he granted clemency to three former congressmen convicted of federal crimes.