Shortly before the end of his functions at the White House, Donald Trump decided to proceed to the pardon of 73 people.

This list includes his former adviser Steve Bannon, a figure of the American extreme right.

Outgoing US President Donald Trump has pardoned 73 people, including his former adviser Steve Bannon, the White House announced on Wednesday shortly before leaving office.

"President Donald J. Trump pardoned 73 people and commuted the sentences of 70 others," it said in a statement.

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