Trump has issued numerous pardons and commutations since January 2025, including batches in September and fresh grants on October 13, 2026, for two Alaska mechanics convicted under the Clean Air Act. These actions often occur publicly at rallies and target cases tied to prior enforcement priorities, political allies, or appeals from associates. Congressional inquiries examine cabinet members' roles in specific grants and note a partisan pattern favoring Republicans among public-official recipients. With midterms approaching on November 3, additional clemency remains possible before year-end deadlines in related markets, though timing and individual recipients depend on White House priorities and external requests.