One Thing: Unpacking Trump’s Second Term Pardon Spree episode artwork

EPISODE · Nov 16, 2025 · 19 MIN

One Thing: Unpacking Trump’s Second Term Pardon Spree

from CNN 5 Things · host CNN Podcasts

President Donald Trump has pardoned more than 1,600 people who played significant roles in matters involving him personally across his two terms, including dozens who worked to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. Presidents always flex pardon power, so what makes these so unusual? We hear from a constitutional law expert who says part of the answer lies in the man in charge of the review process.  For more: Trump’s pardons aren’t just political; more importantly, they’re transactional  ---  Guest: Kim Wehle, former Assistant US Attorney  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Nov 16, 2025

Embed this episode

NOW PLAYING

One Thing: Unpacking Trump’s Second Term Pardon Spree

0:00 19:49

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of CNN 5 Things?

This episode is 19 minutes long.

When was this CNN 5 Things episode published?

This episode was published on November 16, 2025.

Can I download this CNN 5 Things episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!