Trump has exercised broad clemency authority in his second term, issuing mass pardons for January 6 defendants and clemency to political allies, fake electors, and individuals with ties to administration influencers rather than following standard Department of Justice guidelines. Recent September 2026 actions, including batches covering gun-related convictions and other federal cases, demonstrate ongoing grants focused on regulatory enforcement matters and connected petitioners. Trader odds for specific names on the market, such as longtime associates or those backed by vocal advocates, reflect the role of personal networks and policy priorities like Second Amendment cases in shaping outcomes before the December 31, 2026 resolution deadline.