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I haven’t seen it asked so I’ll go: Why?

I never imagined Trump and Levandowski being connected in any fashion. Does anyone have any insight into why Trump would pardon him?

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You don't have to be high-profile or the President's buddy to receive an executive pardon (you can realize this by going through the article's list). Anyone* can petition and receive a pardon.

*: state offenses are handled by governors or a state pardon board, not the President

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