Summary
President Donald Trump has used his power to pardon individuals, a power that is not controlled by Congress, the Constitution, or the courts, to help his supporters. One notable case is the pardon of former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, who was convicted of drug trafficking. Trump has also pardoned other allies and supporters, raising questions about the use of pardons for political purposes.
Key Facts
- President Trump pardoned former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, who was convicted of drug trafficking.
- The pardon was granted after Hernández praised Trump and claimed political targeting by the Biden-Harris administration.
- Trump has pardoned several U.S. allies and supporters, including the Binance founder and former Congressman George Santos.
- Pardons were also granted to individuals associated with efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
- Trump has reportedly ordered investigations into his political opponents while pardoning allies.
- The pardoning power is an exclusive presidential authority that does not require approval from Congress, courts, or the Constitution.
- Emil Bove, once part of Trump's legal team, prosecuted Hernández before becoming a federal judge.
- Trump's pardons have sparked discussions about the potential political motivations behind these decisions.
