Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and associates are facing a lengthy federal bribery investigation, with CEO David Duong of California Waste Solutions appearing to explore a potential pardon from President Trump. Recent articles encouraging such a move have circulated, with Duong's company sharing mentions of the pardon. Despite heavy donations to both Republican and Democratic politicians, and his substantial support for Trump, no formal request for a pardon has been confirmed. The situation reflects the complexities of political fundraising and clemency in federal legal cases.
Duong, who traveled to Florida last month for undisclosed reasons, seems to have endorsed the message - or people close to him may be advocating for it.
Trump has shown a willingness to grant clemency to political allies, most notably issuing pardons to 1,500 people involved in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
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