Proclamation 10989—Granting Pardons for Certain Offenses Related to the 2020 Presidential Election
Issued 2025-11-07 by Donald J. Trump
Plain-English Overview
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This proclamation is an executive action by President Donald J. Trump granting a full pardon to all U.S. citizens for various actions related to the 2020 Presidential Election. Specifically, it covers conduct concerning efforts to advise on, create, organize, execute, submit, support, vote for, participate in, or advocate for any slate of Presidential electors – regardless of whether those slates were recognized by states or officials. It also includes actions related to exposing alleged voting fraud and vulnerabilities in the election process.
The pardon applies to a large number of individuals, including names listed in the proclamation such as Mark Amick, Rudy Giuliani, and Sidney Powell. It does not apply to Donald J. Trump himself. The pardon will be administered by the Attorney General through the Pardon Attorney’s office.
The proclamation states that this pardon is intended to address a “grave national injustice” and promote national reconciliation following the 2020 election. It is based on the President’s authority under Article II, Section 2 of the Constitution, and depends on specific statutory authorization to be granted by Congress.
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Constitutional Analysis
How this action fits (or doesn't) within Article II authority and existing law
This proclamation issues "Granting Pardons for Certain Offenses Related to the 2020 Presidential Election". Presidents have issued proclamations since George Washington, and they carry the force of law when grounded in specific statutory authority delegated by Congress. Proclamations can be ceremonial (expressing national sentiment) or substantive (exercising delegated trade, immigration, or emergency powers).
The legal weight of this proclamation depends on the specific statutory authority it invokes. Without statutory backing, a proclamation is merely an expression of executive policy with no binding legal effect on citizens. With statutory backing, it can create enforceable rules — but those rules must stay within the scope of what Congress authorized.
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