Trump Pardons Nikola Founder Trevor Milton

President Donald Trump has pardoned Trevor Milton, founder of the electric vehicle company Nikola, who was previously convicted of securities and wire fraud for misleading investors about the capabilities of Nikola's technology. Milton was sentenced to four years in prison but had been released on bail pending appeal. The pardon, which Trump justified by claiming Milton was targeted due to his support for Trump, will also relieve Milton from paying restitution to defrauded investors, potentially wiping out hundreds of millions in compensation. This controversial decision follows Milton and his wife's donations of over $1.8 million to a pro-Trump campaign fund shortly before the 2024 election. Milton has expressed gratitude for the pardon and plans to release a documentary to tell his side of the story. The pardon is part of a series of high-profile pardons issued by Trump since the start of his second term, sparking debates around justice and political influence.