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It’s become a running joke within the White House, as Trump has promised he will pardon anyone who came within 200 feet of the Oval Office.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026

On Friday, Biden will pardon the Thanksgiving turkey.

From New York Times • Nov. 13, 2022

They are among some 1,700 people President Yoon Suk Yeol will pardon on Monday, a national holiday celebrating Korea’s liberation from Japanese colonial rule at the end of World War II.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 11, 2022

Biden will pardon three people and commute, or reduce, the sentences of 75 more, most of them convicted of non-violent drug crimes, the White House said.

From Reuters • Apr. 26, 2022

“You will pardon me, M. Poirot, but I do not quite understand you.”

From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie