Trump's second-term clemency actions have centered on January 6 defendants, political allies tied to the 2020 election challenges, and individuals with access to White House influencers or lobbyists willing to advocate directly. The president granted blanket relief to roughly 1,500 January 6 cases on his first day in office and has since issued additional pardons and commutations to white-collar offenders, firearms violators, and select high-profile figures, frequently outside standard Department of Justice guidelines. Recent September 2026 grants of about 30 clemencies, some issued with limited public detail, reflect continued activity driven by personal appeals, donations, or paid intermediaries. Trader assessments before 2027 will likely track remaining connected cases, any scaled-up anniversary-related actions, and the pace of insider advocacy amid the midterm cycle.