Summary
President Donald Trump plans to pardon Wanda Vazquez Garced, the former governor of Puerto Rico, after she reached a plea deal related to a corruption case. Vazquez was accused of agreeing to fire a commissioner in exchange for campaign support. This pardon is part of President Trump's broader use of pardons for political allies.
Key Facts
- President Donald Trump will pardon Wanda Vazquez Garced, former governor of Puerto Rico.
- Vazquez was involved in a corruption case and made a plea deal.
- The case involved firing a commissioner in exchange for campaign contributions.
- CBS News first reported the impending pardon.
- Trump has frequently pardoned political allies and supporters.
- Trump previously removed Democratic members from Puerto Rico's financial oversight board.
- Vazquez served as governor of Puerto Rico from 2019 to 2021.
- Vazquez is a member of Puerto Rico's New Progressive Party, which supports US statehood for the island.
