Grand Theft America / Receipt money-2026-01-15-067
A pardon follows a $3.5M super-PAC gift
Trump pardoned foreign billionaire Julio Herrera Velutini, charged with bribing Puerto Rico's governor, after his daughter gave $3.5M to a Trump super PAC.
Verified through 2026-07-08Source: ForbesCorrections: none logged
What happened
Her only prior political donation on record was $20. Part of a documented pattern of clemency closely following large contributions.
Why it matters
Trump pardoned banker Julio Herrera Velutini, who had been charged with bribery, after his daughter gave $3.5M to a Trump super PAC. Clemency for a defendant whose family made a large political gift raises the appearance of pay-to-play.
Receipt details
- Trade the pardons
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