Trump Grants Pardons in ‘Right to Repair’ Push

President Donald Trump announced full executive pardons for six individuals, asserting they were “persecuted” by the Biden administration for actions related to repairing their vehicles. In a Truth Social post, Trump criticized previous federal prosecutions under what he termed the “Weaponization and Stupidity” of the prior administration. He declared, “I AM SETTING THEM ALL FREE, RIGHT NOW!”

This move supports Trump’s advocacy for the “right to repair.” Earlier in the week, he signed a memo to improve self-repair rights for Americans and expand options for aftermarket parts.

During an Oval Office news conference, Trump commented on noticing arrests related to car repairs, emphasizing governance by “common sense.”

“It came to my attention because I noticed they were arresting people for fixing their car,” he stated.

Among those pardoned is Troy Lake Sr., owner of Elite Diesel Service Inc., involved in a federal environmental case. Lake received an unconditional pardon on Nov. 7, 2025, erasing his conviction in United States v. Elite Diesel Service, Inc. et al. The case centered around disabling emissions control systems on commercial trucks, which violated the Clean Air Act.

Senator Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., discussed the Biden administration’s “EPA overreach” in this case during an appearance on Fox News.

Federal plea agreements revealed that Elite Diesel instructed employees to disable diagnostic systems on 344 trucks from January 2017 to December 2020. These systems are mandated by the Clean Air Act for emissions monitoring.

Lake faced over a year of imprisonment, a $2,500 fine, and the company was fined $37,500, with a $12,500 payment required for emissions system repairs for low-income drivers.

The investigation also implicated diesel truck garages and fleets that allegedly collaborated with Elite Diesel. These businesses were fined and tasked with funding community service projects, such as purchasing clean school buses, to offset environmental impacts.

EPA Special Agent Lance Ehrig characterized the actions as part of a “large-scale conspiracy” impacting air quality. A prosecution-cited study indicated 1,300 tons of excess nitrogen oxides and pollutants released from tampered trucks.

The Justice Department’s Office of the Pardon Attorney had yet to update its website with the latest clemencies. The White House did not return requests for comment from Fox News Digital.

Alexandra Koch, a Fox News Digital Editor, covers significant national events, including wildfires, aviation disasters, terrorist attacks, and floods.