Summary
President Donald Trump announced plans to pardon Juan Orlando Hernandez, former President of Honduras, who was convicted and sentenced in the U.S. for drug trafficking. Trump claims Hernandez was unfairly targeted by former U.S. President Joe Biden's administration, although evidence presented in court indicated Hernandez was involved in trafficking large amounts of cocaine into the United States.
Key Facts
- President Trump announced plans to pardon Juan Orlando Hernandez, the ex-president of Honduras.
- Hernandez was sentenced in 2024 to 45 years in the U.S. for drug trafficking crimes.
- Trump claims Hernandez was "set up" by Joe Biden’s administration, but provided no evidence.
- Hernandez was accused of shipping over 400 tonnes of cocaine into the U.S.
- Evidence showed he used drug trade proceeds to fund his political career.
- Hernandez's conviction included testimony from former drug traffickers.
- The U.S. prosecuted him, highlighting involvement with criminal groups in drug trafficking.
- Trump claims the pardon is to correct what he sees as a miscarriage of justice.
