Trump to Pardon Convicted Puerto Rico Governor

President Donald Trump is preparing to pardon Wanda Vázquez, the former governor of Puerto Rico, according to sources familiar with the matter. Vázquez previously pleaded guilty in a federal corruption case. The planned pardon was reported by CBS News. Specific details, including the timing, were not immediately available. Vázquez served as governor from 2019 to 2021. She admitted to conspiracy charges related to campaign finance corruption during her time in office. A presidential pardon would clear Vázquez of her federal conviction. It does not erase the guilty plea from the record but would restore certain rights and remove penalties associated with the crime. The White House has not yet issued an official statement on the reported decision.