Summary
President Donald Trump has pardoned a number of current and former U.S. lawmakers, including Rep. Henry Cuellar, who was accused of taking bribes. These pardons are part of a broader use of clemency by Trump, which has included various political allies and January 6 defendants.
Key Facts
- President Trump has granted clemency to a dozen members of Congress, mostly former lawmakers.
- Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife were indicted last year for allegedly accepting bribes but received a pardon from Trump.
- Former Rep. George Santos of New York had his prison sentence commuted by Trump after pleading guilty to wire fraud and identity theft.
- Former Illinois Gov. and Rep. Rod Blagojevich was pardoned by Trump, having served time for attempting to sell Barack Obama's Senate seat.
- Former Rep. Michael Grimm was pardoned after serving time for tax fraud.
- Former Gov. and Rep. John Rowland was pardoned after serving time related to a corruption scandal.
- Former Rep. Randy "Duke" Cunningham received a conditional pardon after pleading guilty to accepting bribes.
- Former Rep. Robert Cannon "Robin" Hayes was also among those pardoned by Trump.
