"US President Donald Trump on Friday expressed his intention to pardon ex-Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez, who was convicted of drug trafficking in 2024 and sentenced to 45 years in prison. Why is Trump pardoning Hernandez? The president explained his decision on social media by posting that "according to many people that I greatly respect," Hernandez was "treated very harshly and unfairly.""
"In his social media post, Trump supported Nasry Asfura, the candidate of Hernandez's right-wing party, in Honduras' presidential election on Sunday. Trump had also thrown his weight behind Asfura earlier, but his latest comments went a step further, suggesting that Honduras' future aid depends on Asfura's victory. "If he doesn't win, the United States will not be throwing good money after bad, because a wrong Leader can only bring catastrophic results to a country, no matter which country it is," Trump said on his Truth Social platform."
Donald Trump said he intends to pardon Juan Orlando Hernandez, who was convicted of drug trafficking in 2024 and sentenced to 45 years. Trump stated Hernandez was treated very harshly and unfairly, citing people he respects. The pardon announcement came days before Honduras' presidential election and included a renewed endorsement of Nasry Asfura, with Trump warning that future US aid to Honduras could be withdrawn if Asfura does not win. Hernandez led Honduras from 2014 to 2022, was extradited to the United States, accused of facilitating the import of about 400 tons of cocaine, and is appealing while serving at USP Hazelton.
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