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Trump Pardoned Him. Now He Won’t Have to Pay Back $660 Million

The article discusses the pardon granted by former President Donald Trump to Trevor Milton, the founder of electric vehicle company Nikola. Milton was convicted of fraud for misleading investors about the company's technology and business prospects. The key points are: 1. Trevor Milton and his wife donated $1.8 million to Trump's 2024 presidential campaign. 2. After the pardon, Milton will not have to pay back the $660 million he was ordered to forfeit as part of his fraud conviction. 3. The pardon has raised concerns about the potential influence of political donations on the justice system. 4. Milton's lawyers argue the pardon was justified, while critics view it as an abuse of presidential power. The article highlights the controversy surrounding the pardon and the questions it raises about the relationship between campaign donations and executive clemency.

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Trump Pardoned Him. Now He Won’t Have to Pay Back $660 Million

The article discusses the pardon granted by former President Donald Trump to Trevor Milton, the founder of electric vehicle company Nikola. Milton was convicted of fraud for misleading investors about the company's…

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