Trump Pardons Former Puerto Rico Governor Vázquez
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Washington, United States. President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he will pardon former Puerto Rico governor Wanda Vázquez, a White House official said. Vázquez pleaded guilty last August to a federal campaign finance violation; prosecutors had sought one year in prison and her sentencing was set for later this month. The official said the inquiry began about ten days after Vázquez endorsed Trump in 2020 and called the case political prosecution. Reports say Trump also pardoned two co-defendants. Multiple outlets reported confirmation. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
Washington, United States. President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he will pardon former Puerto Rico governor Wanda Vázquez, a White House official said. Vázquez pleaded guilty last August to a federal campaign finance violation; prosecutors had sought one year in prison and her sentencing was set for later this month. The official said the inquiry began about ten days after Vázquez endorsed Trump in 2020 and called the case political prosecution. Reports say Trump also pardoned two co-defendants. Multiple outlets reported confirmation. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. 2020: Vázquez endorses Donald Trump during the 2020 campaign.
- 2. About ten days later (2020): An investigation into Vázquez reportedly begins, per a White House official.
- 3. August 2022: Authorities arrest Vázquez on corruption-related charges tied to campaign financing.
- 4. August (last year): Vázquez pleads guilty to a federal campaign finance violation.
- 5. 16 January (current year): White House official confirms President Trump plans to pardon Vázquez and reportedly co-defendants.
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