Trump’s pardon czar warns of scammers demanding money for presidential get-out-of-jail card

WASHINGTON — President Trump’s pardon czar Alice Marie Johnson warned of scammers asking for money in the booming clemency industry, where a presidential pardon can cost millions. Johnson, who was named by Trump as his pardon czar in February 2025, said she became aware that fraudsters were pretending to be her and asking for cash...