Trump has issued over 160 clemencies in his second term through September 2026, including a January 2025 blanket action for roughly 1,500 January 6 defendants, pardons tied to the 2020 fake electors matter, and recent grants for firearms violations, fraud, and drug offenses. A September 2026 batch of about 30 actions, including Patrick Tate Adamiak’s weapons conviction pardon, reflects continued use of informal advocacy channels rather than standard Department of Justice processes. These patterns, combined with the December 31, 2026 resolution deadline, shape trader views on remaining candidates by highlighting Trump’s focus on political allies, regulatory cases, and connected individuals while underscoring the unpredictable nature of future grants.