Trump pardons two Alaska diesel mechanics at Wasilla rally
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President Trump pardoned two diesel mechanics in Wasilla, Alaska, during a midterm rally. The men had pleaded guilty in 2022 to violating the Clean Air Act.
President Trump issued pardons to two diesel mechanics at a rally in Wasilla, Alaska, on Tuesday.8,7,6,5,4,3 The mechanics were Zachary Czubak and Patrick Fleming.6,5,4,3 Both men had pleaded guilty in 2022 to conspiracy to violate the Clean Air Act.6,5,3
They were co‑owners of a vehicle repair shop in Anchorage.5,3 Trump signed the pardons onstage during the rally.8,7,6,5,4,3 The Clean Air Act violations involved tampering with emissions‑control equipment on at least 37 diesel vehicles between July 2019 and September 2020.5
The shop collected about $100,000 for the modifications.5 Trump said he was giving each of the three an unconditional pardon.5 Trump also referenced a prior pardon for Mackenzie "Mac" Spurlock.5
The rally was part of Trump's midterm campaign to rally Republicans in Alaska.2,1 Trump highlighted energy deals at the rally, including an 800‑mile natural gas pipeline.5 The event took place in Wasilla, a town in Alaska.8,7,6,5,4,3
“I'm giving each one of the three an unconditional pardon,”
“It really did destroy us. It destroyed friendships. It destroyed families,”
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