Trump Announces Pardons for Six Individuals Convicted of Violating Emission Laws

On July 3, 2026, President Trump announced pardons for six individuals who were convicted for tampering with air pollution control equipment in vehicles, a violation of the Clean Air Act. Trump characterized their prosecutions as wrongful and described the actions of federal prosecutors as an act of 'weaponization and stupidity.' The names of the pardoned individuals include Ryan and Wade Lalone, Matt Geouge, Tim Clancy, and Mac Spurlock, as identified by their lawyers, Stewart Cables and Jeff Daugherty. Daugherty expressed gratitude for the pardons, stating that Trump is the only president who would have taken an interest in these cases. This announcement follows a previous pardon granted by Trump to Troy Lake, a mechanic who served time for similar violations. Earlier this year, the Justice Department instructed prosecutors to cease all pending prosecutions related to aftermarket defeat devices used to disable emission controls.