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Who is Trevor Milton, the startup founder and donor pardoned by Trump


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Published in Politics and Government on Saturday, March 29th 2025 at 22:00 GMT by WMBB   Print publication without navigation

  • Milton said Thursday in a post on social platform X that he spoke to Trump over the phone and that he signed his pardon of "innocence."

Trevor Milton, the founder of Nikola, an electric vehicle startup, was pardoned by former President Donald Trump on his last day in office. Milton, who had been indicted on charges of securities and wire fraud related to misleading investors about Nikola's technology and capabilities, saw his company's stock plummet after a short-seller report accused him of making false claims. Despite these controversies, Milton had donated to Trump's campaign and was known for his significant contributions to Republican causes. His pardon came as a surprise to many, especially given the timing and the ongoing legal issues surrounding his business practices. The pardon effectively nullified the legal consequences of the charges against him, allowing Milton to avoid potential imprisonment and continue his involvement in the business world.

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