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Trump’s Truth Social post fuels speculation over pardon for insider-trading Republican

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Donald Trump posted a letter on social media appealing for a pardon for Steve Buyer, an ex-Indiana Republican congressman sentenced to 22 months for insider trading.
The letter, dated June 5, 2025, was signed by five current members of Congress and highlights Buyer's military service and 18 years in the House of Representatives.
Buyer was convicted in 2023 of profiting from privileged information by buying shares in companies such as Sprint and Navigant Consulting before their takeovers were announced.
Trump's post, made without comment, has fueled speculation that he is considering granting a pardon for Buyer, who maintains his innocence and was released in February 2025.
The article also notes recent scrutiny over Trump's own stock trades worth at least $220 million, including investments in companies he publicly criticized, and past calls for investigations into well-timed trades during his administration.

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Trump mulls pardon for disgraced lawmaker jailed for insider trading – amid uproar over president’s own share buys

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