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Trump Pardons Ex-Honduran President Amid Drug Trafficking Controversy

12/4/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump pardoned former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, who was serving a 45-year sentence for drug trafficking.
Trump defended the decision, saying it reflected requests from Honduras and criticized the Biden administration's prosecution of Hernández.
Lawmakers from both parties condemned the pardon, saying it undermines U.S. efforts against drug cartels.
Senator Rand Paul highlighted the policy inconsistency, and Representative Norma Torres labeled Hernández a 'convicted terrorist'.

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U.S. President Donald Trump pardoned former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, who was serving a 45-year sentence for drug trafficking.
Trump defended the decision, saying it reflected requests from Honduras and criticized the Biden administration's prosecution of Hernández.
Lawmakers from both parties condemned the pardon, saying it undermines U.S. efforts against drug cartels.
Senator Rand Paul highlighted the policy inconsistency, and Representative Norma Torres labeled Hernández a 'convicted terrorist'.