In a recent episode of Last Week Tonight, John Oliver scrutinized Donald Trump's approach to presidential pardons, emphasizing a pattern of favoritism towards his supporters and wealthy donors. Oliver explained that while the power to pardon is constitutionally granted, Trump's use of it has deviated from traditional norms, often benefiting individuals like George Santos and Rudy Giuliani. He noted that Trump has issued nearly 2,000 pardons in his second term, with more expected, and highlighted that many of these pardons are for white-collar crimes, such as those committed by Trevor Milton, founder of Nikola, who was pardoned despite owing over $600 million in restitution. Oliver pointed out the dangers of pardoning individuals like Andrew Paul Johnson, who was arrested for child sexual abuse after being pardoned for his role in the January 6 Capitol riots. He concluded that Trump's selective pardons prioritize connections over justice, putting violent offenders back on the streets, which raises significant public safety concerns.