Lesley Stahl’s hidden-camera report exposed allegations involving high-priced pardon brokers. But the program’s treatment of Jamie Raskin’s own pardon, along with the history of clemency controversies under previous presidents, raises additional questions about the broader story.
CBS News’ 60 Minutes opened its 59th season with an investigation into a lucrative business built around promises of presidential clemency.
The September 13, 2026, broadcast, featuring correspondent Lesley Stahl, examined lobbyists Jack Burkman and Jacob Wohl, who allegedly offered wealthy clients a path toward obtaining pardons from President Donald Trump.
The report featured undercover footage, interviews with prospective pardon seekers and questions about whether money was being used to secure access to the White House.
