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Trump Denies Knowledge of Controversial Drug Trafficker Pardon

12/2/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump faced questions at a press conference about pardoning a notorious drug trafficker Hernández.
He initially claimed ignorance about the pardon.
He stated that many Hondurans believed the pardon was a setup by Biden's administration.
He distanced Biden from the situation.
The event underscores ongoing tensions in drug trafficking and U.S. foreign relations, especially with Honduras.

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U.S. President Donald Trump faced questions at a press conference about pardoning a notorious drug trafficker Hernández.
He initially claimed ignorance about the pardon.
He stated that many Hondurans believed the pardon was a setup by Biden's administration.
He distanced Biden from the situation.
The event underscores ongoing tensions in drug trafficking and U.S. foreign relations, especially with Honduras.