Summary
President Donald Trump announced four new pardons, including one for a former Puerto Rico governor, Wanda Vazquez Garced. Since his second term began, he has pardoned over 1,600 people, including 1,500 related to the January 6, 2021 event. Some individuals pardoned by President Trump have faced new charges or are involved in public roles.
Key Facts
- President Trump pardoned Wanda Vazquez Garced, who was indicted for alleged bribery and pleaded guilty to a campaign finance violation.
- President Trump has pardoned more than 1,600 people since the start of his second term.
- On his first day back in office, he pardoned about 1,500 people related to the January 6 U.S. Capitol incident.
- Adriana Camberos received a new sentence for fraud but was pardoned again this year.
- Alice Marie Johnson, who was pardoned, now works to help others seek clemency.
- Ross Ulbricht was pardoned from a life sentence and is now active in public speaking.
- Michelino Sunseri was pardoned for a trail offense during a speed record attempt.
- Tina Peters remains in prison due to a state conviction, which is not covered by a presidential pardon.
- Henry Cuellar, a Democratic Congressman, was pardoned by Trump but faced criticisms for his re-election bid as a Democrat.
