DEVELOPING: Trump Grants Mass Pardons to Giuliani, Meadows, and Others Tied to 2020 Election Controversy

Breaking News: Trump Grants Mass Pardons to Giuliani, Meadows, and Others Tied to 2020 Election Controversy President Donald Trump has granted full pardons to 77 individuals, including former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, and former Trump attorney Sidney Powell, according to a proclamation published on Justice Department Pardon Attorney Ed Martin's personal X account late Sunday. The pardons were issued without warning, and the list of recipients includes those accused of crimes or conduct related to attempts to subvert the 2020 presidential election, which Trump falsely claimed to have won. The pardons are effective immediately. The move comes as a surprise, as many of those on the list faced state prosecutions or were accused of serious crimes. Giuliani, Meadows, and Powell were all key figures in Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. The pardons have immediate implications for the individuals involved, who will no longer face prosecution for their alleged crimes. However, the move is also likely to spark controversy and raise questions about the use of presidential pardons to shield allies from accountability. This is a developing story, and we will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.