Trump commutes sentence of Ozy Media co-founder Carlos Watson just hours before he reported to prison for 10-year bid

President Trump commuted the sentence of Carlos Watson, co-founder of Ozy Media, just hours before he was to begin serving a nearly 10-year prison term for financial conspiracy. This decision reflects Trump’s frequent exercise of clemency powers and aligns with his belief that many individuals are unjustly treated by the legal system. Alongside Watson, other clemency actions included pardons for Trevor Milton of Nikola and entrepreneurs linked to cryptocurrency exchange BITMEX, indicating a broader pattern in Trump's approach to controversial convictions as he navigates a turbulent media landscape.

Watson's commutation was among a string of other acts of clemency revealed by the White House on Friday, showing Trump's approach to using presidential pardons.

The commutation was confirmed by a senior White House official who spoke on condition of anonymity, highlighting the informal nature of internal communications.

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