Trump Pardons Multiple Tennessee Republicans Convicted of Corruption

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Trump Pardons Multiple Tennessee Republicans Convicted of Corruption
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President Trump pardoned former Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada and his chief of staff Cade Cothren, who were convicted of corruption charges related to a scheme involving taxpayer money, just days before Casada was to report to prison. The White House defended the pardons, claiming the prosecutions were overreach for minor issues.

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