“He seems to want exoneration.”
If his case is dismisse3d he gets the fruits of his life’s labor back, his pension, fees, etc.
A pardon gives him freedom, but does NOT pay him back for what he lost.
Exactly.
(And I’d like to see him working in Government again.)
In the end, if he gets case dismissed or he gets pardoned, he can be a GOP superstar and potentially make enough money to be made whole (Speaking fees and/or books and/or TV/radio bookings).