Trump pardons Honduran ex-president who was convicted of drug crimes

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President Trump pardoned former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, convicted of drug trafficking.
Hernández was sentenced to 45 years for conspiring to import cocaine into the U.S.
Critics accuse Trump of hypocrisy, as his administration escalates anti-drug efforts in Venezuela.
Sen. Tim Kaine called the pardon 'shocking,' undermining claims of fighting drug trafficking.
Hernández had support from Trump's administration, including moving Honduras' embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.
Trump defended Hernández, claiming he was treated 'harshly and unfairly.'
Roger Stone, Trump's adviser, lobbied for Hernández's release, citing wrongful conviction.
Court documents reveal Hernández facilitated cocaine imports, receiving millions from drug cartels.
Judge P. Kevin Castel described Hernández as a 'two-faced politician hungry for power.'
Trump's pardons, including allies tied to election overturn efforts, have drawn scrutiny before.

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