Trump pardon
Trump Pardons Texas Democratic Congressman Henry Cuellar in Federal Bribery Case Over Border Policy Comments
Dec 04, 2025 09:59 am CST
President Donald Trump issued a controversial pardon to Texas Democratic Representative Henry Cuellar and his wife, who faced federal bribery and conspiracy charges. Trump claimed the prosecution was politically motivated due to Cuellar's criticism of Biden's immigration policies. The pardon adds to Trump's pattern of granting clemency to high-profile figures across party lines who align with his policy positions, particularly on border security.
From Honduran President to Convicted Drug Trafficker: The Rise and Fall of Juan Orlando Hernandez
Dec 03, 2025 12:29 pm CST
Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez's remarkable journey from anti-drug crusader to convicted trafficker ended with a 45-year US prison sentence, only to receive an unexpected pardon from President Donald Trump. This article explores how Hernandez allegedly transformed Honduras into a "narco-state" while maintaining the facade of a US ally in the war on drugs, and examines the political and legal aftermath of his dramatic fall from power.
Pardoned Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Faces New Lawsuit Alleging $415 Million Transfer to Terrorist Organizations
Nov 27, 2025 01:24 pm CST
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, recently pardoned by President Trump, now faces a lawsuit from families of victims of the October 7 attack on Israel. The lawsuit alleges that Binance facilitated over $415 million in cryptocurrency transfers to terrorist organizations including Hamas and Hezbollah, with plaintiffs seeking treble damages under international terrorism compensation laws.
Trump Grants Full Pardon to Jan. 6 Rioter, Canceling Separate Firearms Conviction
Nov 18, 2025 12:38 am CST
US President Donald Trump has issued a second pardon to Dan Wilson, a member of the Oath Keepers involved in the January 6 Capitol riot, now covering his firearms conviction. The "full and unconditional" pardon releases Wilson from a five-year sentence after the Justice Department reversed its earlier position on the scope of his initial pardon.
Former Capitol Rioter Pardoned by Trump Now Facing Charges for Threatening Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries
Oct 22, 2025 01:29 am CST
A January 6 Capitol rioter who received a presidential pardon from Donald Trump has been charged with making death threats against House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Christopher Moynihan, 34, allegedly sent text messages threatening to kill Jeffries ahead of his scheduled appearance in New York City, raising serious concerns about political violence following the Capitol riots.