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Controversial Pardon: Ex-NASCAR Driver Involved in Capitol Attack Granted Clemency by Donald Trump

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
February 21, 2025
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Controversial Pardon: Ex-NASCAR Driver Involved in Capitol Attack Granted Clemency by Donald Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump addresses a Republican Governors Association dinner at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 20, 2025. REUTERS/Kent Nishimura

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The shift in authority from Donald Trump to Joe Biden in 2021 was not without its fair share of controversy, primarily stemming from allegations of election fraud. One of the most significant events during this period was the assault on the U.S. Capitol. In the midst of this tumultuous transition, Donald Trump made a move that further stirred the political waters – he pardoned a former NASCAR driver involved in the Capitol attack.

While handing over the reins to his successor, the outgoing President Trump was embroiled in a whirlwind of allegations and disputes over the legitimacy of the 2020 election. Accusations of election fraud loomed large over the transition, casting a shadow of uncertainty and tension.

Tighe Scott, 75, who is a native of Pen Argyl, and his son Jarrett Scott, 48, were taken into custody along with two other Pennsylvania men last June, Tighe Scott ran 89 races in the NASCAR Cup Series across six years. He began his NASCAR career at the Daytona 500 in 1976 and wrapped it up at the 1982 Daytona 500. His highest finish came in the 1979 Daytona 500 when he finished sixth. His highest points finish was 13th in 1978.

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The tensions reached a boiling point with the incursion at the U.S. Capitol. An event that shocked the nation and the world, it was a stark demonstration of the deep political divide in the country. Amidst this chaotic scenario, a notable figure emerged – a former NASCAR driver who was implicated in the Capitol assault.

In an unexpected turn of events, this ex-NASCAR driver was granted a presidential pardon by Donald Trump. This act of clemency, specifically aimed at an individual involved in such a significant and contentious event, sparked widespread debate and further fueled the controversy surrounding Trump’s final days in office.

The transition of power in 2021, marked by allegations of election fraud and the shocking attack on the U.S. Capitol, was a chapter in U.S. history that will long be remembered. The pardon of the ex-NASCAR driver by Donald Trump underscores the complexity and controversy of this period. As the dust settles and the nation moves forward, this story continues to prompt reflection on the state of American democracy and the consequences of political polarization.

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