Political Favoritism

Trump Orders Release of Congressman’s Son Serving 8 Years for Meth Distribution

On January 15, Donald Trump granted clemency to James Phillip Womack, son of Republican Representative Steve Womack, who was serving an eight-year federal prison sentence for methamphetamine distribution. The commutation of his sentence was officially announced by the U.S. Department of Justice. Congressman Womack expressed his gratitude to Trump for the decision, which will allow his son to be with his family. The son’s sentence also included five years of supervised release.

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Trump Pardons Corrupt Official, Defying Law Enforcement Outrage

Former Las Vegas councilwoman Michele Fiore, convicted of defrauding a police memorial fund of over $70,000 for personal use, received a full pardon from President Trump. This pardon follows the rejection of Fiore’s appeal for a new trial and comes shortly after Trump appointed a close friend of Fiore’s to a key position in the Nevada U.S. Attorney’s office. The White House cited Fiore’s “outspoken conservative views” as justification, while critics condemned the pardon as political favoritism and a betrayal of law enforcement. Fiore’s sentencing, which carried the potential for a lengthy prison term, has been vacated.

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