News Could Trump pardon family members and other close associates? His prior pardons may set the stage for more December 4, 2020 David Jackson, John Fritze and Kevin Johnson, USA TODAY Comments Off on Could Trump pardon family members and other close associates? His prior pardons may set the stage for more As President Trump weighs granting more pardons during his final days in office, experts say the politicization of his broad clemency powers is a fait accompli.