Trump issues pardon to former Republican congressman who made $350,000 in illegal gains from insider trading
President Trump has pardoned former Republican congressman Stephen Buyer, who was convicted of insider trading and served nearly two years in prison for illegal stock trades. Buyer was sentenced to 22 months in prison in 2023 for trades made after leaving office, resulting in over $350,000 in illegal gains. Trump cited Buyer's distinguished military and congressional career, while Buyer maintained his innocence and claimed the prosecution was politically motivated. AI
