In a dramatic and emotional moment aired on the Tucker Carlson Show, President Donald J. Trump personally called Trevor Milton, the embattled founder and ex-CEO of Nikola Corporation, to inform him that he had been granted a presidential pardon.

The story unfolds amid allegations that Wall Street short sellers, mainstream media, and federal prosecutors collaborated in a concerted effort to bring Milton down. The show suggests that their goal was not only to dismantle his company, but to ensure he would face a lifetime in prison.

Trevor Milton rose to prominence as a pioneer in clean energy transportation, founding Nikola Corporation, the first U.S.-based manufacturer to produce hydrogen-electric semi-trucks. His company was once hailed as the future of zero-emissions transport, attracting billions in investments and public enthusiasm for alternative fuel technology.

However, following the company's meteoric rise, Milton found himself at the center of a legal and media firestorm. Accusations of misleading investors and overhyping Nikola’s technology led to criminal charges, which many now argue were fueled by financial interests looking to profit off the company’s collapse.

The Tucker Carlson segment painted a broader picture — not just of Milton’s legal battle — but of what it claimed to be a systematic attack on innovators disrupting entrenched industries.

Trump’s pardon is now sparking debate, with supporters calling it a victory for American entrepreneurship and critics raising concerns about accountability.

"They tried to destroy you because you were a threat," Trump reportedly told Milton during the call.

This moment has reignited public interest in Nikola Corporation, Milton’s vision for green transportation, and the ethics of financial manipulation in today's markets.