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Trump pardons 73 including former aide Steve Bannon and rapper Lil Wayne

Trump issues a flurry of pardons as time in office draws to a close

Rapper Lil Wayne is among those pardoned by Trump, as he exits the US presidency. The rapper pleaded guilty to a federal gun charge in December
Rapper Lil Wayne is among those pardoned by Trump, as he exits the US presidency. The rapper pleaded guilty to a federal gun charge in December Photo: Getty Images

President Donald Trump has issued a series of pardons and commutations as his time in office draws to a close, with those receiving pardons including his former aide Steve Bannon and rapper Lil Wayne.

Bannon was charged in August with conspiracy to commit fraud after allegedly embezzling money raised by Trump supporters to fund a wall on the US-Mexico border.

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