*From Bloomberg News reporters Ava Benny-Morrison and Bill Allison:*
Powerful people in business and finance are rushing pitches and stepping up lobbying, catering their appeals to Trump and hiring lawyers with connections to the administration. These defendants with means are spending big for a chance to clear their names, at least in official records if not in public perception. Interviews with about two dozen lawyers and pardon hopefuls, many of whom asked not to be identified discussing plans that weren’t public, have pulled back the curtain on the clemency process under Trump. Some outlined plans to spend at least tens of thousands of dollars on attorneys, lobbyists and consultants, while others say the costs will reach well north of $1 million to put cases together and get them in front of the White House.
If we’re just going to be openly corrupt I’d almost rather have the DOJ sell „get away with one crime“ cards for $1 million than deal with an opaque legal system that is designed to produce the same result with a lot more hassle.
A1sauc3d on
So glad he “drained the swamp” for us. Corruption has never been more on display than it is now
BoarnotBoring on
You know, I noticed that Mario’s brothers defense fund hit 1 million. I wonder, legitimately, if they could submit him for a pardon and get it signed without ole Dumpyshorts noticing who he pardoned. Could be worth a laugh anyway.
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Imaginary_Bus_6742 on
trump is a true businessman. Everything has a price. But enough of his meme coin and he will sign anything.
anemone_within on
$1,000,000 is the cost of a one-on-one meeting with Donny at Mar-A-Lago. Unless you’re a foreigner. Then it’s $5,000,000.
Buying his crypto is also acceptable. The top 25 DJT wallets get to meet him on May 22nd.
Maybe the corrupt lawyers have a discount code.
iStayedAtaHolidayInn on
He was doing this in his first term as well. I believe it cost the same to get a pardon back then as well. The most blatantly corrupt president in US history. Don’t try and “But Akshually” on this
AllynCrane on
This desperately needs to be investigated. Come on dems in congress, do your f’ing job!
oldfrancis on
„fees“
Conflictedhumor on
So now we’re just buying pardons, huh?
Green_Tomato_7444 on
Not sure how any of this is legal. All members of congress unwilling to stand up for us on all the issues currently ruining our government and destroying our ideals need to be voted out. Don’t care what party they are. If you’re not actively fighting it, you’re complicit
Za_Lords_Guard on
Honest to Jeebus, he should model a „get out of jail“ card off of the Monopoly card but in gold. It’s dumb and corrupt, but gilding a crime is so on brand for him.
He could have the $5M card to get in the country and a $1M card to get out of jail.
williamgman on
White House Breaking News:
Wash DC: The newly formed Trump Pardon Department is now open and ready to accept pardon requests. Costs are based on several key factors including loyalty, previous donations, and public statements made about the President. All payments must be made by direct wire, Zelle, or PayPal. No personal checks please.
threehundredthousand on
The Deep State was always the system of government itself. Trump couldn’t handle the fact he wasn’t a king his first term because he doesn’t know civics, government, or American history. He wanted all guard rails removed, including the Constitution. Draining the swamp meant removing all norms, standards, and laws governing all three branches of government. That’s why he put toadies in every position and calls it draining the swamp. This isn’t an administration. It’s an organized crime syndicate in league with corporations with the goal of stealing everything that isn’t nailed down.
victorbarst on
He drained the swamp directly into our drinking water
Thirty_Helens_Agree on
Blagojevich got locked up for less than this.
iowan on
Sounds like Pope Impious is selling indulgences.
chipmunksocute on
Holy shit this is straight up the „rainmaker“ hustle Maurice Levy lays out in The Wire to Stringer Bell.
Get the pardon it all works out you keep $1M
Dont get the pardon „heyyyy Trump just couldnt give you a parson now lets try again later“ and Trump mightve never even seen the request. And you still keep the $1M and maybe even another million later.
mishma2005 on
Remember when Trump complained about Clinton’s perceived „Pay to Play“?
Same bankman is going to be out in a few months and ftx will relaunch with an integrated truth social and twitter payment widget.
m1j2p3 on
I feel like vomiting after reading this. This is truly nauseating levels of corruption nakedly on display.
Silly-Scene6524 on
Imagine if Biden was literally selling pardons?
CAM6913 on
The tangerine treasonous toddler sold pardons the first time he squatted behind the resolute desk so this is nothing new. He is just getting bolder with every crime he gets away with and there’s a lot of crimes he’s gotten away with.
firstman0 on
I am almost certain P.Diddy will be pardoned.
RunsaberSR on
This is pretty insane
Radeondrrrf on
Trump 2015: I will drain the swamp.
Trump 2025: I am the swamp.
u700MHz on
$5 Million Gold Card for Residency
$1 Million for Criminal Pardons
Wow it’s great to be rich 💰
niveapeachshine on
That’s amazing, so if I commit $ 2 million in crimes, I’ll get a pardon worth $1 million and still have a million left.
Daveinatx on
I hate this timeline
PhilDGlass on
For a million bucks you can go shoot someone on 5th avenue and not lose ~~any votes~~ your freedom.
keysandtreesforme on
Of course he’s selling pardons
neoikon on
Canada is not for sale, but the US definitely is.
TwoTypesOfGames on
He will Pardon Diddy.
Big-Past7959 on
Corruption at its finest. Great job America, you’ve gone full fascist
deadyounglady on
These fuckers are selling indulgences.
MAreddituser on
And whose pocket is the $1 million going into? Just like the $5 million for instant US citizenship, no one knows.
Rattus-NorvegicUwUs on
When the dust has settled, there will be trials. Massive trials. Big, beautiful, trials. The likes we have never seen. People will be coming up to me, with tears in their eyes, big strong men, with tears, saying “please sir, I was only following orders”
rr777 on
Soon it’ll be 10 for 100k. Limited time only.
Iyellkhan on
the word for this is bribe
politicalthinking1 on
If every Republican Senator was in a room and saw with their own eyes Trump take a bribe, would they vote to convict on an impeachment sent to them? I think the Republican party is completely lost.
Slade_Riprock on
See Trump is lowering prices. In Trump 1.0 they were $2 million each starting price.
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*From Bloomberg News reporters Ava Benny-Morrison and Bill Allison:*
Powerful people in business and finance are rushing pitches and stepping up lobbying, catering their appeals to Trump and hiring lawyers with connections to the administration. These defendants with means are spending big for a chance to clear their names, at least in official records if not in public perception. Interviews with about two dozen lawyers and pardon hopefuls, many of whom asked not to be identified discussing plans that weren’t public, have pulled back the curtain on the clemency process under Trump. Some outlined plans to spend at least tens of thousands of dollars on attorneys, lobbyists and consultants, while others say the costs will reach well north of $1 million to put cases together and get them in front of the White House.
[Read the full story here.](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2025-05-06/trump-s-pardons-have-defendants-spending-1-million-to-get-cases-to-white-house)
It’s a great time to be rich and do crime!
If we’re just going to be openly corrupt I’d almost rather have the DOJ sell „get away with one crime“ cards for $1 million than deal with an opaque legal system that is designed to produce the same result with a lot more hassle.
So glad he “drained the swamp” for us. Corruption has never been more on display than it is now
You know, I noticed that Mario’s brothers defense fund hit 1 million. I wonder, legitimately, if they could submit him for a pardon and get it signed without ole Dumpyshorts noticing who he pardoned. Could be worth a laugh anyway.
[deleted]
trump is a true businessman. Everything has a price. But enough of his meme coin and he will sign anything.
$1,000,000 is the cost of a one-on-one meeting with Donny at Mar-A-Lago. Unless you’re a foreigner. Then it’s $5,000,000.
Buying his crypto is also acceptable. The top 25 DJT wallets get to meet him on May 22nd.
Maybe the corrupt lawyers have a discount code.
He was doing this in his first term as well. I believe it cost the same to get a pardon back then as well. The most blatantly corrupt president in US history. Don’t try and “But Akshually” on this
This desperately needs to be investigated. Come on dems in congress, do your f’ing job!
„fees“
So now we’re just buying pardons, huh?
Not sure how any of this is legal. All members of congress unwilling to stand up for us on all the issues currently ruining our government and destroying our ideals need to be voted out. Don’t care what party they are. If you’re not actively fighting it, you’re complicit
Honest to Jeebus, he should model a „get out of jail“ card off of the Monopoly card but in gold. It’s dumb and corrupt, but gilding a crime is so on brand for him.
He could have the $5M card to get in the country and a $1M card to get out of jail.
White House Breaking News:
Wash DC: The newly formed Trump Pardon Department is now open and ready to accept pardon requests. Costs are based on several key factors including loyalty, previous donations, and public statements made about the President. All payments must be made by direct wire, Zelle, or PayPal. No personal checks please.
The Deep State was always the system of government itself. Trump couldn’t handle the fact he wasn’t a king his first term because he doesn’t know civics, government, or American history. He wanted all guard rails removed, including the Constitution. Draining the swamp meant removing all norms, standards, and laws governing all three branches of government. That’s why he put toadies in every position and calls it draining the swamp. This isn’t an administration. It’s an organized crime syndicate in league with corporations with the goal of stealing everything that isn’t nailed down.
He drained the swamp directly into our drinking water
Blagojevich got locked up for less than this.
Sounds like Pope Impious is selling indulgences.
Holy shit this is straight up the „rainmaker“ hustle Maurice Levy lays out in The Wire to Stringer Bell.
Get the pardon it all works out you keep $1M
Dont get the pardon „heyyyy Trump just couldnt give you a parson now lets try again later“ and Trump mightve never even seen the request. And you still keep the $1M and maybe even another million later.
Remember when Trump complained about Clinton’s perceived „Pay to Play“?
[https://archive.is/zJE9M](https://archive.is/zJE9M)
Same bankman is going to be out in a few months and ftx will relaunch with an integrated truth social and twitter payment widget.
I feel like vomiting after reading this. This is truly nauseating levels of corruption nakedly on display.
Imagine if Biden was literally selling pardons?
The tangerine treasonous toddler sold pardons the first time he squatted behind the resolute desk so this is nothing new. He is just getting bolder with every crime he gets away with and there’s a lot of crimes he’s gotten away with.
I am almost certain P.Diddy will be pardoned.
This is pretty insane
Trump 2015: I will drain the swamp.
Trump 2025: I am the swamp.
$5 Million Gold Card for Residency
$1 Million for Criminal Pardons
Wow it’s great to be rich 💰
That’s amazing, so if I commit $ 2 million in crimes, I’ll get a pardon worth $1 million and still have a million left.
I hate this timeline
For a million bucks you can go shoot someone on 5th avenue and not lose ~~any votes~~ your freedom.
Of course he’s selling pardons
Canada is not for sale, but the US definitely is.
He will Pardon Diddy.
Corruption at its finest. Great job America, you’ve gone full fascist
These fuckers are selling indulgences.
And whose pocket is the $1 million going into? Just like the $5 million for instant US citizenship, no one knows.
When the dust has settled, there will be trials. Massive trials. Big, beautiful, trials. The likes we have never seen. People will be coming up to me, with tears in their eyes, big strong men, with tears, saying “please sir, I was only following orders”
Soon it’ll be 10 for 100k. Limited time only.
the word for this is bribe
If every Republican Senator was in a room and saw with their own eyes Trump take a bribe, would they vote to convict on an impeachment sent to them? I think the Republican party is completely lost.
See Trump is lowering prices. In Trump 1.0 they were $2 million each starting price.