Trump Announces Pardons for Six Individuals Citing Biden Administration Persecution

President Donald Trump announced on July 1, 2026, via Truth Social, that he would grant pardons to six individuals whom he claimed were persecuted by the Biden Administration. Trump stated, "It is my Great Honor to have just signed Pardons for six people who were persecuted by the Biden Administration, and were in, or being sent to, prison, for ‘fixing their car.’" He emphasized that this was part of what he described as the "Weaponization and Stupidity" during Biden's presidency. The specific identities of those pardoned were not disclosed, and the White House has been contacted for further information. Trump's comments likely refer to individuals convicted under the Clean Air Act for tampering with emissions monitoring devices. He previously pardoned Troy Lake, a diesel mechanic who served seven months for similar violations. Trump has indicated a rise in clemency requests during his current administration, which has also included blanket pardons for January 6 Capitol rioters.