Donald Trump pardoned 11 people, SBF not on the list; his speech at today's celebration becomes the focus

Odaily Planet Daily News: On the day before Independence Day (local time, the 3rd), U.S. President Donald Trump signed a pardon order, granting clemency to 11 individuals, including several who were sentenced for violating the Clean Air Act. Trump referred to these individuals as victims "persecuted by the Biden administration" and claimed that some were imprisoned or faced jail time simply for repairing their own cars, stating, "I am setting them all free right now." Notably, FTX founder SBF, the most anticipated potential pardon recipient in the crypto space, has not yet appeared on the published list of pardoned individuals. Today (the 4th) coincides with the U.S. 250th-anniversary celebrations. Trump will participate in events in multiple locations. The White House has previously discussed issuing a mass pardon of 250 people as part of the U.S. 250th-anniversary celebrations. However, these plans are still under consideration and have not been officially announced, with the market closely watching Trump's statements today. The contest for pardons under the Trump administration has significantly intensified, with the President exerting unprecedented personal control over the pardon process, frequently using his clemency power to support allies and advance his own political agenda. Pardon affairs are managed by a small team consisting of White House Special Counsel David Warrington, Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, and U.S. Pardon Attorney Ed Martin. In most cases, Warrington coordinates with Martin and the Department of Justice for initial screening. The selected candidates are then submitted to Wiles for review, after which Warrington and Wiles present the final candidates to Trump for decision-making.