Trump pardons ex-GOP lawmaker convicted in insider trading scheme
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President Donald Trump issued a full pardon to former Republican congressman Stephen Buyer of Indiana, who was convicted in 2023 of insider trading for using nonpublic information to make illegal stock trades generating approximately $350,000 in illegal gains. The pardon absolves his 22-month prison sentence without stated explanation.
Progressive: Progressive-leaning outlets emphasize the insider trading conviction details and the extent of illegal gains, while noting Republican supporters' claims that Buyer was 'targeted by the deep state.'
Conservative: Conservative-leaning outlets highlight Buyer's military service record (Army Judge Advocate General) and focus on Trump's granting of the pardon as recognition of his public career, rather than emphasizing the criminal conviction details.
President Trump granted a pardon this week to a former Republican lawmaker who was convicted of insider trading for using nonpublic information to buy stocks after leaving office, according to the White House.
A June 4 proclamation stated that ex-Rep.
Stephen Buyer (R-Ind.) would receive a “full, complete, and unconditional pardon” without explanation.
It notes...