Lawyers Are Quoting $1 Million Fees to Get Pardons to Trump

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   Bloomberg reported that some pardon seekers expected legal, lobbying and consulting costs above $1 million. These were costs of pursuing clemency, not a reported payment to Trump or a guarantee of a pardon.

   May 7, 2025 report: paragraph describing interviews with about two dozen lawyers and pardon hopefuls

   Bloomberg reports seven-figure costs for seeking Trump clemency · Reported legal and lobbying costs, not a pardon purchase price