Donald Trump pardons former campaign manager Paul Manafort

US President Donald Trump issued pardons and sentence commutations for 29 people, including former campaign chairman Paul Manafort (Seth Wenig/AP)

US President Donald Trump has issued pardons and sentence commutations for 29 people, including former campaign chairman Paul Manafort and Charles Kushner, the father of his son-in-law.

The actions mean Mr Trump has granted clemency to nearly 50 people in the last two days by pardoning them or by commuting their sentences.