Overview

• Alice Marie Johnson, a former nonviolent drug offender pardoned by Trump, now serves as the administration’s pardon czar.
• Since her appointment in early 2025, Johnson has submitted more than 100 clemency recommendations, with over 46 granted by the White House.
• She is focused on identifying nonviolent offenders who have served long sentences and paid their societal debts, aiming to give them a second chance.
• Johnson has called the justice system corrupt and unsafe, emphasizing the need for statutory reforms to address systemic injustices.
• Her personal journey from a life sentence to presidential adviser underscores her broader mission of redemption and second-chance advocacy.