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Trump Plans to Grant Clemency to Former Puerto Rico Governor Wanda Vázquez

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President Donald Trump is set to issue a pardon to Wanda Vázquez, the former governor of Puerto Rico, who pleaded guilty to campaign finance violations last summer. Vázquez, along with two co-defendants, faced potential prison time due to bribery charges related to her 2020 gubernatorial campaign. The allegations suggest a conspiracy to fund her campaign in exchange for appointing a banking regulator of the bank owner's choice, which was under investigation at the time. The White House claims the charges were politically motivated, citing the timing of the investigation shortly after Vázquez endorsed Trump in 2020. Vázquez maintains that there were no favors or bribes involved in her dealings.

Key Details: • Vázquez and co-defendants pleaded guilty to lesser charges in August 2022. • The alleged conspiracy occurred between December 2019 and June 2020. • The investigation reportedly began shortly after Vázquez endorsed Trump.

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