High A-score (36.04) driven by personnel_capture mechanism (1.3x modifier) and strong corruption/capture drivers (both 5/5). Presidential pardon of political donor convicted of securities fraud represents direct quid-pro-quo corruption pattern. Rule_of_law score 4/5 reflects undermining of judicial process for personal/political benefit. Separation score 3/5 reflects abuse of constitutional pardon power. Precedent severity 1.2x reflects normalization of transactional pardons. B-score moderate (18.69) with high outrage_bait and media_friendliness but limited viral potential. Clear D-score differential (+17.35) qualifies as List A - substantive constitutional damage through corruption of pardon power for donor class.