Trump Pardons 2 Auto Workers on Stage During Rally in Alaska
Trump said the men were convicted of violating the Clean Air Act and cited 37 vehicles as he campaigned for Alaska Republicans.
- On Oct 13, President Donald Trump pardoned Arm Rippin Toys, Inc. owners Zachary Czubak and Patrick Fleming during a rally in Wasilla, Alaska, immediately clearing the mechanics.
- The Anchorage-based shop pleaded guilty in 2022 to violating the Clean Air Act after employees tampered with emissions monitoring devices on at least 37 vehicles between 2019 and 2020.
- Following the guilty plea, Hanzuk and Czubak were sentenced to five years of probation and a $66,000 fine, though the shop had collected some $100,000 for the unlawful services.
- Czubak thanked Trump for clearing their record, telling the crowd the legal proceedings "It destroyed friendships" while emphasizing they wanted to help diesel vehicle owners.
- Trump justified the pardons by claiming the men faced 10 years in prison for engine repairs, accusing the Biden-era Justice Department of having "viciously targeted the Alaskan way of life.
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