US President Donald Trump has commented on whether he would consider granting a pardon to Tiger King star Joe Exotic.
The former zoo owner, whose real name is Joseph Maldonado-Passage, is currently serving 22 years in prison for animal abuse charges and for allegedly hiring someone to kill rival zoo owner Carole Baskin.
During a presidential briefing, Trump was asked about the likelihood of granting Joe Exotic a pardon, which would set aside the punishment for his crime.
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