Trump set to pardon about 100 people before his tenure expires

A report by CNN indicates that President Donald Trump is preparing to issue around 100 pardons and commutations on his final full day in office on Tuesday, January 19. it was gathered that the report said three people familiar with the matter noted that a major batch of clemency actions included white-collar criminals, high-profile rappers, and others.

It was reported that two sources said that the White House held a meeting on Sunday, January 17, to finalize the list of pardons.

Two major batches had been ready to roll out, one at the end of last week and one on Tuesday, January 19, according to sources, adding that officials expect the last batch to be the only one unless Trump decides at the last minute to grant pardons to controversial allies, members of his family or himself. The pardons are one of several items Trump must complete before his presidency ends in days. White House officials also still have executive orders prepared, and the President is still hopeful to declassify information related to the Russia probe before he leaves office.