Trump issued the pardon to Adam Kidan, a key player in the Jack Abramoff lobbying scandal that was exposed in the 2000s. On July 3, Trump issued his pardon of Kidan. The pardon from Trump to Kidan follows other acts of clemency from the president during his second term. An important fundraising appeal: 10 Days to raise $50,000 Truthout is one of only a few platforms for justice-oriented, grassroots journalism. If you can support Truthout with a one-time or monthly donation, you will make a significant impact on our work.