The White House is gathering a team of advisers to guide President Trump on commutations and pardons.
The move shows Trump wants to have a more direct role in the clemency process, which is typically overseen by the Justice Department. White House senior adviser Jared Kushner, who is also Trump’s son-in-law, has taken the lead in putting together the advisory group, which will consist of 11 people, according to the Washington Post.
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