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Who did Trump pardon today?

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Donald Trump pardons Texas Congressman Henry Cuellar and his wife, both indicted on federal charges, and former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez, convicted of drug trafficking. These pardons are justified by Trump as responses to alleged political motivations behind the prosecutions. The actions have sparked controversy and debate over accountability and the political use of presidential clemency.

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Trump pardons Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife

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  • Trump pardons Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife, both facing federal charges 1s
  • Cuellar denied wrongdoing and was re-elected in 2024 12s
  • Trump says the pardon was due to Cuellar's stance against open borders 22s
  • Cuellar's trial will not proceed due to the pardon 1m 47s
  • Trump's pardons show a pattern favoring allies and supporters 2m 49s

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Trump pardons Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife
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CBS America
23 hours ago
Trump pardons Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife

President Trump pardoned Texas Democratic Congressman Henry Cuellar and his wife, who were indicted on multiple federal charges, including allegations of accepting $600,000 in bribes.

Trump pardons Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife
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CBS America
23 hours ago
Trump pardons Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife

Since taking his second term, Trump has pardoned over 1,500 people convicted in the January 6th Capitol assault and recently pardoned a former Honduran president convicted of drug trafficking in the U.S.

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CBS America
1 day ago
FBI investigates bomb threats, swatting attacks against Republicans

The president announced a pardon for Texas Congressman Henry Cuellar, who had not yet gone to trial, and his wife, closing the case and allowing him to seek reelection.

Ex-Honduras president moved to safe location after Trump pardon
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Al Jazeera
1 day ago
Ex-Honduras president moved to safe location after Trump pardon

U.S. President Donald Trump granted Hernández a total and unconditional pardon, claiming the conviction was a setup by the Biden administration and that Hernández was treated harshly and unfairly.

Ex-Honduran president freed from U.S. prison after Trump pardon
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Reuters
2 days ago
Ex-Honduran president freed from U.S. prison after Trump pardon

Juan Orlando Hernandez, the former president of Honduras, was granted a pardon by President Donald Trump after being convicted for drug trafficking and firearm offenses.

Former Honduran president released from U.S. prison after Trump pardon
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CBS News
2 days ago
Former Honduran president released from U.S. prison after Trump pardon

Hernandez has been released from a West Virginia prison after serving about one year of a 45-year sentence, following a pardon issued by former U.S. President Donald Trump.

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CBS News
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Trump declares Venezuela's airspace closed

Trump announced he will pardon former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez, who is serving a 45-year federal prison sentence for helping drug cartels import cocaine into the U.S.

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