DEVELOPING: Trump Expands Secret Pardon Scheme for Inner Circle

Breaking News: Trump Expands Secret Pardon Scheme for Inner Circle President Donald Trump has issued a series of pardons to individuals closely tied to him, sparking concerns about the politicization of the clemency process. The latest pardons come after Trump granted clemency to former US Representative George Santos and an ex-CEO of a cryptocurrency exchange. According to sources, Trump has pardoned former aide Rudy Giuliani, former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, and several others accused of trying to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. This move is seen as an expansion of Trump's "insider pardon" scheme, where he grants pardons to those with close personal and political connections. Experts say Trump's pardons are notable for their lack of transparency and accountability. "There's more of a sense of the insider pardon than we've seen previously," said Bernadette Meyler, a professor of constitutional law at Stanford University. Trump's pardons have raised concerns about the erosion of the rule of law and the politicization of the justice system. The latest pardons have immediate implications for those involved, who may now be able to avoid prosecution or have their sentences commuted. However, the full extent of the pardons and their impact on the individuals involved remains unclear. This is a developing story, and further information will be provided as it becomes available.