Trump Pardons Clean Air Act Violators and Major Donor

President Donald Trump exercised his clemency authority. He issued pardons to people convicted of violating the Clean President Donald Trump exercised his clemency authority. He issued pardons to people convicted of violating the Clean

Air Act. The pardons also covered a major donor to his campaign. The donor had pleaded guilty in a fraud case. The fraud case involved lobbyist Jack Abramoff. Critics say the action undermines environmental regulations. The move is

seen as political favoritism. Observers will watch for any legal or political fallout.