Summary
President Donald Trump plans to pardon former Puerto Rico Governor Wanda Vázquez. Vázquez had pleaded guilty to a campaign finance violation, and her sentencing was scheduled for later this month. Trump sees the case as politically motivated and plans the pardon before her sentencing.
Key Facts
- President Trump plans to pardon Wanda Vázquez, a former governor of Puerto Rico.
- Vázquez pleaded guilty to a campaign finance violation.
- Her sentencing was set for later this month.
- Prosecutors wanted a one-year prison sentence, but her lawyers disagreed.
- Vázquez had initially been charged with bribery and fraud, which were dropped after a guilty plea deal.
- The case's investigation started soon after Vázquez endorsed Trump in 2020.
- An unnamed White House official said Trump viewed the prosecution as political.
