Pardon list here:

[LeftInTX]

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/statement-press-secretary-regarding-executive-grants-clemency-012021/

[StarfishSaver]

1. Surprisingly. Most of these seem reasonable and appear to have gone through the appropriate process

Of course, with Trump, there's always some crazy and some of these are crazy. But most of them seem to be typical pardons and commutations that any president might have done.

Still holding my breath - he's not out of office yet...

[KY_EnviroGuy]

8. Do members of Congress submit requests for pardons.....

on behalf of constituents or friends of high level constituents or donors?

If so, some may be paybacks for past services rendered for their dear leader.

[StarfishSaver]

9. Usually the persons lawyer submits the request to the Office of the Pardon Attorney

and then they get letters of support from various people. It's not unusual for their Member of Congress or Senator to send a letter of support on behalf of constituents and they don't just do it for friends, donors or high profile people..

[relayerbob]

2. What a strange list of people

These seem like they are pulled from a hat. A few actually sound like they should get pardons, but others ..... odd.

[Demovictory9]

3. Groups lobbied to get pardons for people who are over sentenced..

25 years for drugs...that sort of thing

[relayerbob]

6. Oh, I get those. Some make perfect sense

[StarfishSaver]

4. Yes.

Most of them seem to have gone through the normal process, have completed their terms, and been recommended/approved by the Office of the Pardon Attorney.

Like this:

Matthew Antoine Canady – President Trump commuted the sentence of Matthew Antoine Canady. This commutation is supported by Acting Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen and the Office of the Pardon Attorney. Mr. Canady had an unstable childhood and all of his prior drug-related convictions occurred during his teenage years. Mr. Canady worked hard to move beyond his challenging circumstances and has demonstrated extraordinary rehabilitation while in custody. He has maintained clear conduct while incarcerated and has notably taken advantage of significant vocational programs, including an electrical apprenticeship. He receives “outstanding” work reports and is described as “hardworking” and “respectful” by the Bureau of Prisons staff. Mr. Canady takes full responsibility for his criminal actions and would like to find gainful employment to help support his children.

Or this:

Steven Samuel Grantham – President Trump granted a full pardon to Steven Samuel Grantham. This pardon is supported by Mr. Grantham’s friends and family who praise his moral character, Acting Attorney Jeffrey Rosen, former Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, and the Office of the Pardon Attorney. Mr. Grantham was convicted in 1967 for stealing a vehicle. He received 18-months imprisonment, and 2 years’ probation. Since his conviction and release from prison, he has demonstrated remorse and accepted responsibility for his crime, which he committed approximately 50 years ago when he was just 19 years old. Mr. Grantham has lived a law-abiding and stable life. Most notably, he stepped in and assumed custody of his grandchild when the child’s parents were unable to care for him. He now seeks a pardon for forgiveness and to restore his gun rights.

And then you have shish like this:

President Trump granted a full pardon to Stephen Bannon. Prosecutors pursued Mr. Bannon with charges related to fraud stemming from his involvement in a political project. Mr. Bannon has been an important leader in the conservative movement and is known for his political acumen.

[relayerbob]

5. Then there's Broidy ...

and Bannon slipped in the middle. Duke Cunningham.

[pfitz59]

7. A couple of clinkers... Bannon and Erikson

Paul Erickson – President Trump has issued a full pardon to Paul Erikson. This pardon is supported by Kellyanne Conway. Mr. Erickson’s conviction was based off the Russian collusion hoax. After finding no grounds to charge him with any crimes with respect to connections with Russia, he was charged with a minor financial crime. Although the Department of Justice sought a lesser sentence, Mr. Erickson was sentenced to 7 years’ imprisonment—nearly double the Department of Justice’s recommended maximum sentence. This pardon helps right the wrongs of what has been revealed to be perhaps the greatest witch hunt in American History.