Trump pardons members of his 2020 campaign legal team | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJohn BowdenMonday 10 November 2025 06:28 GMTRelated: ‘Insane’ plan for fake Trump electors to hide in Michigan Capitol overnight revealed at Jan 6 hearingsDonald Trump has issued pardons for members of his 2020 campaign legal team, including Rudy Giuliani, Kenneth Chesebro, and Sydney Powell.The pardons also extended to others involved in the “fake elector” scheme and January 6 investigations, such as Mark Meadows.These individuals were pardoned for their involvement in a scheme to alter elector slates in states that voted against Trump in the 2020 presidential election.The plot to supplant duly elected state electors ultimately contributed to the attempt to halt the certification of the 2020 election on January 6, 2021.A notable exclusion from the pardons was Donald J. Trump himself, as indicated in the announcement.In fullTrump issues pardons for Rudy Giuliani, Sydney Powell and others involved in 2020 fake elector schemeThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in