Statement from the Press Secretary Regarding Military Clemency

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Trump granted a full pardon to Clint Lorance, who had been convicted of second-degree murder and other offenses by court-martial.
Clint Lorance section
Trump pardoned Clint Lorance's murder convictions · Full presidential pardon granted after military convictions. · reviewed 2026-09-03
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Trump granted a full pardon to Mathew Golsteyn while Golsteyn was charged with murder and awaiting military trial.
Mathew Golsteyn section
Trump pardoned Mathew Golsteyn before his murder trial · Full presidential pardon ended the pending military prosecution without adjudicating the charge. · reviewed 2026-09-03
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Trump directed the Navy to restore Edward Gallagher's rank after Gallagher was convicted of posing with a human casualty.
Edward Gallagher section
Trump restored Edward Gallagher's rank after his military conviction · Rank restored; Gallagher's conviction for posing with a corpse was not erased by the order. · reviewed 2026-09-03