Inside Trump’s Wild West Wing Pardons

Plus: The Far Right's Epstein Sweatshirt Obsession

View in browser | Update preferences SUBSCRIBE FOR FULL ACCESS Vanity Fair contributing editor Willem Marx, who is based in London, has tackled some dark matter for the magazine: London's oligarch obsession, Roman Abramovich's quest to become Portuguese, the horrific allegations against the Alexander brothers. For the March issue, Willem has dug deep into Donald Trump's wild, wanton pardon system (though I'm not sure "system" is the right word) for the details on how all manner of criminals—from Todd Chrisley of reality-TV fame to Carlos Watson of fake-media fame to Stewart Rhodes of J6-insurrection fame—genuflect before the president. The avenues to mercy could sometimes include Giuliani, Bannon, and Dershowitz (which sounds like a subway ad for a legal firm from hell). And Willem's story is a real romp. Meanwhile, Vanity Fair's Dan Adler also dips into the intersection of spooky + elite, with a report on how Jeffrey Epstein's quarter zip has become a fringe fashion obsession. You read that right. Now check out his story. CLAIRE HOWORTH, DEPUTY EDITOR They Beg His Pardon BY WILLEM MARX Willem Marx speaks to Donald Trump's pardoners, pardonees, and the as-yet-unpardoned, from a Bush-era CIA leaker struggling for salvation to reality TV's favorite criminal couple. READ MORE More Great Reads TECH Exclusive: OpenAI Has Poached Instagram's Celebrity Whisperer BY JULIA BLACK Charles Porch's newly created role as OpenAI's VP of global creative partnerships signals the AI giant's new focus on the entertainment industry. READ MORE CULTURE The Far Right's Obsession With Epstein's Quarter Zip BY DAN ADLER The sweatshirt—a hallmark of Epstein's sociopathic insouciance—can now be purchased from an array of eBay and Etsy entrepreneurs, Nick Fuentes's web store, or a dedicated fan site. READ MORE HISTORY The Truth Behind JFK Jr.'s Failed Magazine BY JOY PRESS George art director Matt Berman remembers the first son's dedication to the publication, and the cover photo he absolutely refused to pose for with Carolyn Bessette: "He said, 'Come on, I'm not gonna whore out myself and my wife for the magazine!'" READ MORE Old Hollywood Book Club Diana Ross's Unstoppable Drive BY HADLEY HALL MEARES The archetypal diva details her rise to the top—and how "with every achievement, with every move I have made, no matter how great or small, someone was always there to try to bring me down." READ MORE In Case You Missed It All the Ways the Democrats Can Fumble the Midterms The encouraging midterm trends could be threatened by unforced internal errors. Hockey's Unexpected New Fan Base Thanks to Heated Rivalry, tickets for Olympic matchups have become more competitive. MORE FROM VANITY FAIR POLITICS BUSINESS HOLLYWOOD STYLE ROYALS CELEBRITY This e-mail was sent to you by VANITY FAIR. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our e-mail address, vanityfair@newsletter.vf.com, to your address book. View our Privacy Policy Unsubscribe Copyright © Condé Nast 2026. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.