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Democrats vow to investigate Trump pardon brokers if party controls Congress

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Senior Democratic lawmakers have pledged to investigate the emerging market of brokers seeking to secure presidential pardons from Donald Trump if the party controls Congress. The commitment follows a 60 Minutes report featuring CBS News footage that documented individuals selling access and influence to obtain clemency.

Senior Democratic lawmakers vowed to investigate the new market that has sprung up around President Trump's pardons, citing CBS News video that aired in a 60 Minutes report.

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