Summary
President Donald Trump issued four new pardons, including for a former Puerto Rican governor and a former FBI agent. The pardons have raised questions of political motivation, citing previous examples where Trump used his pardon powers in contentious situations. Each case involves claims of political prosecution and disputes over the fairness of legal proceedings.
Key Facts
- President Trump pardoned four individuals this week, including Wanda Vázquez, a former governor of Puerto Rico.
- Vázquez was involved in a bribery case linked to her 2020 election campaign.
- The pardons were reportedly supported by individuals close to Trump's inner circle.
- Three pardoned individuals were connected to a political corruption case and pleaded guilty to lesser charges in 2025.
- President Trump has previously used pardons extensively, including for participants in the January 6 Capitol attack.
- Trump also pardoned Adriana Camberos, convicted for selling counterfeit energy drinks and later on an unrelated fraud charge.
- The administration cited political prosecution as a reason for these pardons.
