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The internet can be strange, absurd, terrifying, even surprisingly human. Each week on close all

tabs from KQED, we cover how the digital world is

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Welcome to Forum. I'm Mina Kim.

Of the many ways President Trump has monetized his office and tried to enrich himself,

including settling a lawsuit with his own IRS this week.

One way that's gotten less attention is his brazen use of his pardon power.

Trump has issued some 1,700 pardon since the start of his second term, including more than 1,500

to January 6th rioters who stormed the Capitol and assaulted police officers.

An investigation by the New Yorker's Ruth Marcus also finds that, quote,

in one instance after another, this president has directed clemency toward political allies,

celebrities, and fraudsters.

Joining me now is Ruth Marcus, contributing writer at The New Yorker, whose piece on this is called

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