"President Donald Trump announced on Monday he pardoned his former lawyer Rudy Giuliani and other people allegedly involved in the attempt to overturn the 2020 presidential election, but the president's federal pardon does not shield members of the group from state charges. Posting to social media early Monday, U.S. Pardon Attorney Ed Martin released the names of 77 people for whom Trump signed federal pardons in a proclamation dated Nov. 7."
"After losing the 2020 presidential election, Trump goaded his supporters to storm the U.S. Capitol and stop Congress from certifying the election results. He was later impeached by the House for a second time, in connection with the insurrection, but the Senate acquitted him. It's the latest move from the president, following his return to the White House, to absolve anyone involved in the efforts to overturn or challenge former President Joe Biden's victory."
Donald Trump signed federal pardons for 77 people, including Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows and Sidney Powell, in a proclamation dated Nov. 7. U.S. Pardon Attorney Ed Martin posted the names on social media. The pardons apply only to federal charges and do not prevent state-level prosecutions. Many pardoned individuals are alleged to have participated in efforts to overturn the 2020 election, including the fake electors scheme and actions connected to the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol attack. Trump was impeached by the House a second time over the insurrection and acquitted by the Senate.
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