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Trump pardons Nikola founder Trevor Milton in securities fraud case

President Donald Trump pardoned Trevor Milton, the former CEO of Nikola, believing Milton was persecuted for his political support.
On Thursday, Milton confirmed on X that he received a call from Trump informing him of his 'full and unconditional pardon.'
Milton claimed, 'This pardon is not just about me—it’s about every American who has been railroaded by the government.'
Milton, convicted in 2023 of securities and wire fraud, received a four-year prison sentence before the pardon.

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