Trump's Clemency Strategy Under Scrutiny
Record 16,000 clemency requests submitted in 2023, highest since 1937.
Trump pardoned over 1,500 individuals involved in the Capitol storming in 2021.
Ghislaine Maxwell and Sam Bankman-Fried are among high-profile figures seeking pardons.
White House warns excessive pardons could harm Republican prospects in 2024 midterm elections.
Trump suggests broader clemency plan for staff before leaving office.
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