U.S. President Donald Trump granted pardons to 11 individuals, including nine convicted for violating the Clean Air Act by disabling vehicle emissions monitoring systems. Among those pardoned was Adam Kidan, a former associate of disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff, who served time for fraud and conspiracy. Trump claimed these individuals were 'persecuted' under President Joe Biden’s administration for 'fixing their car,' referencing a memo instructing the Environmental Protection Agency to allow vehicle modifications. The pardons align with broader policies, such as eliminating federal tailpipe emissions standards, reversing Obama-era climate regulations. Kidan, now president of Empire Workforce Solutions, was recently linked to fundraising activities at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort.
Tendenz-Einschätzung (Rechts): The article frames Trump's pardons as an act of defending individual freedoms against perceived persecution by the Biden administration, using language like 'persecuted' and emphasizing deregulation. It highlights Trump's alignment with industry interests and his criticism of environmental rules, a右





