When President Trump returned to office, a group of his former campaign and administration officials established a lobbying firm called Mo Strategies, which has been thriving by expanding into the business of presidential pardons. The firm, led by Marty Obst, has partnered with Blessinger Legal, a law firm in Northern Virginia, to lobby for immigration and pardon-related discussions. This partnership has already generated $500,000 in income, with more expected. Mo Strategies is helping clients navigate the complex legal and political processes involved in obtaining pardons. The firm is part of a growing industry of lobbyists and lawyers advocating for presidential clemency during Trump’s second term, as he has pardoned or commuted sentences for several allies and individuals connected to him. Despite the lucrative nature of this business, the White House maintains a rigorous review process for pardon applications. Blessinger Legal, founded by immigration attorney Eileen Blessinger, specializes in removal proceedings and employment-based visas, areas that have become increasingly relevant under Trump’s immigration policies.
QUESTION: How might the expansion of lobbying firms into the pardon process impact public trust in the justice system?
Trump-linked firm is lobbying for pardons and its first client already paid $500K
