How Trump’s presidential pardons became booming business for law firms: ‘You have to pay $2 million, $3 million’

As the Biden administration continues to review a backlog of clemency petitions, a growing industry of lobbyists has emerged, promising to secure "executive relief" for those seeking pardons from President Trump's tenure. For a hefty fee, often running into millions of dollars, these lobbying firms claim to have connections and expertise that can secure a pardon. However, critics argue that many of these firms are little more than scams, preying on desperate individuals and families who are willing to pay top dollar for a chance at a second chance. A shocking example of this phenomenon is the case of rapper Boosie BadAzz, who reportedly paid $600,000 for lobbying services, yet still failed to secure a pardon. The question on many minds is: are these lobbying firms truly able to deliver on their promises, or are they simply lining their pockets with cash from vulnerable individuals?

Pardon-seekers are paying lobbyists millions for "executive relief" under President Trump, but critics warn most are being scammed, and even $600,000 couldn't get rapper Boosie BadAzz clemency.