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With just over 30 minutes left in his presidency, President Trump issued a full pardon to Albert J. Pirro Jr., ex-husband of Fox News firebrand and Trump defender Jeanine Pirro.

Why it matters: This was Trump's final act as president, and he issued the pardon during Joe Biden's inauguration.

Details: Albert Pirro was sentenced to 29 months in federal prison in 2000 on charges of conspiracy and tax evasion.

The final pardon comes after Trump issued 143 pardons and commutations just after 1am on Wednesday, many of which went to his allies engulfed in corruption scandals.

The pardons include one for his former chief strategist Steve Bannon; former top Republican fundraiser Elliott Broidy, and rapper Lil Wayne. 

Trump’s final act as president: Pardoning Jeanine Pirro’s ex-husband

The pardon was issued during Joe Biden's inauguration.

Outgoing U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump exit Air Force One at the Palm Beach International Airport 

Outgoing President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump exit Air Force One at the Palm Beach International Airport. Photo: Noam Galai/Getty Images

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With just over 30 minutes left in his presidency, President Trump issued a full pardon to Albert J. Pirro Jr., ex-husband of Fox News firebrand and Trump defender Jeanine Pirro.Why it matters: This was Trump&#x27;s final act as president, and he issued the pardon during Joe Biden&#x27;s inauguration.

2024 will be an election year like no other, as President Biden seeks re-election amid economic uncertainty, two wars and questions about his age. His likely foe, former President Trump, faces felony charges and vows revenge on his political enemies. Meanwhile, Americans generally are dissatisfied with those choices and are divided over immigration, race, education and more.

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Trump’s final act as president: Pardoning Jeanine Pirro’s ex-husband

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