Trump Issues Pardons for Six Individuals Related to Right-to-Repair Case

On July 3, 2026, President Donald Trump announced full executive pardons for six individuals he claims were persecuted by the Biden administration for repairing vehicles. In a post on Truth Social, Trump criticized federal prosecutions he described as part of the 'Weaponization and Stupidity' of the previous administration, stating, 'I AM SETTING THEM ALL FREE, RIGHT NOW.' This action aligns with Trump's advocacy for the right to repair, which aims to facilitate vehicle repairs by protecting self-repair rights and increasing access to aftermarket parts. The pardons are linked to a federal environmental case involving Elite Diesel Service Inc. and its owner, Troy Lake Sr., who was previously convicted for disabling emissions monitoring systems on trucks. Lake received a full pardon on November 7, 2025, which cleared his conviction in the case United States v. Elite Diesel Service, Inc. et al. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) had conducted a significant investigation into the practices of Elite Diesel and its co-conspirators, which resulted in claims that tampered trucks released over 1,300 tons of excess pollutants into the air. The White House has not yet updated the list of individuals granted clemency.