Trump pardoned former campaign chairman Paul Manafort after federal convictions

Date: 2020-12-23
Entry type: clemency
Current status: Clemency grant remains part of the federal record.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-03

Entities and roles

Paul Manafort pardondocumented action or event
Donald J. Trumppresident who granted clemency

Claims and evidence

factdocumented
On 2020-12-23, Donald Trump granted Paul Manafort a full pardon stemming from convictions prosecuted during Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation.
- Trump White House Archives: Statement from the Press Secretary Regarding Executive Grants of ClemencyEntry for Paul Manafort