Former President Donald Trump issued pardons for key allies, including Rudy Giuliani and Mark Meadows, accused of supporting election overturn efforts. Despite no federal charges, Trumps belief in election fraud persists. Pardons were described as aiding national reconciliation, with no immediate White House comment. Included were Republicans who acted as fake electors and Jeffrey Clark, a former Justice Department official. Trump himself faced felony charges but was indicted after winning the election, with the case dropped due to a policy against prosecuting sitting presidents. Many state cases against the pardoned individuals have stalled or been dismissed.

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