(WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump has granted pardons to several key figures involved in efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. This includes his former personal attorney Rudy Giuliani, former chief of staff Mark Meadows, and others who supported Trump's claims of election fraud. The pardons, announced by U.S. Pardon Attorney Ed Martin, cover a total of 76 individuals, including prominent attorneys Sidney Powell, John Eastman, and Boris Epshteyn. The pardons were signed on Friday and specifically address those charged in Georgia for their roles in a scheme to challenge the election results. The proclamation states that the pardons are intended to rectify what it describes as a "grave national injustice" following the 2020 election. It emphasizes that the pardons do not extend to Trump himself. While the pardons are significant, they primarily apply to federal crimes. None of the individuals named in the proclamation faced federal charges related to their actions during the election. State-level prosecutions, however, continue to move forward, albeit slowly. Trump's actions reinforce his ongoing narrative that the 2020 election was stolen, despite numerous court rulings and investigations that found no evidence of widespread fraud. The pardons come after Trump previously issued clemency to supporters involved in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. Among those pardoned, Giuliani has been a vocal proponent of Trump's unsubstantiated claims of election fraud. He has faced significant legal challenges, including disbarment in New York and Washington, D.C., and a defamation lawsuit from two Georgia election workers. Ted Goodman, a spokesperson for Giuliani, stated that the former mayor is "deeply grateful" for the pardon, despite not having sought one. Legal experts have expressed concern that the pardons send a troubling message regarding future election integrity. Liz Oyer, a former DOJ pardon attorney, noted that the vague language of the pardons could be interpreted as a signal to supporters that illegal actions taken in Trump's name may be overlooked. The ongoing state-level investigations into the actions of those pardoned continue in various jurisdictions, including Arizona and Nevada. These cases have faced numerous legal hurdles, but prosecutors remain committed to pursuing them. As the political landscape evolves, the implications of these pardons may resonate beyond the immediate legal context, potentially influencing future electoral processes and the accountability of public officials.