Summary
President Donald Trump announced plans to pardon Juan Orlando Hernández, the former president of Honduras, who is serving a 45-year sentence in the U.S. for drug trafficking. This proposal has led to criticism, as it seems to contradict Trump's anti-drug trafficking policies. Trump tied the pardon to his endorsement of a political candidate in Honduras.
Key Facts
- President Trump plans to pardon Juan Orlando Hernández, who was convicted of drug trafficking.
- Hernández is serving a 45-year prison sentence in the U.S. for conspiring to import 400 tons of cocaine.
- Trump linked the pardon to his support for Honduran candidate Nasry “Tito” Asfura.
- Trump suggested that U.S. financial support to Honduras might end if Asfura loses the election.
- Hernández previously served as the President of Honduras from 2014 to 2022.
- Trump made the pardon announcement on Truth Social, calling Hernández's treatment harsh.
- The announcement has drawn criticism for contradicting Trump’s stance against drug trafficking.
- Public figures and politicians voiced concerns over the implications of the pardon on social media.
