rocksandfeathers

"This has led to the creation of a shadow industry in Washington of supposed pardon whisperers — lawyers, lobbyists and at least one “yoga influencer” — who promise prospective clients that they have the juice to produce pardons, for a fee. “I heard the rate was $500,000 down, nonrefundable, with a $2 million success fee if the pardon comes through,” one lawyer, who is considering submitting a pardon request for a client, told me. “Now I’m told it can be $2 million down and $5 million for the pardon.”

Letters From An American

“The appointment of an EA would replace direct Congressional oversight with supervision by the Secretary of Defense. There would be no Congressional confirmation or ability for removal of an executive agent by Congress. “