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Rhiannon12866

(250,299 posts) Mon Jan 5, 2026, 08:00 PM Monday

Why Trump defends his pardon of ex-Honduran leader's drug crimes as Maduro faces charges - NBC News

Donald Trump is defending his pardon of former Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernández, who was convicted of similar charges to deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. NBC News’ Monica Alba details the comparison between the Latin American leaders. - Aired on 01/05/2026.

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Why Trump defends his pardon of ex-Honduran leader's drug crimes as Maduro faces charges - NBC News (Original Post) Rhiannon12866 Monday OP

It's simple: Orlando Hernandez offered a buttload of cash, and so far Maduro hasn't offered a big enough buttload. marble falls Monday #1

marble falls

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1. It's simple: Orlando Hernandez offered a buttload of cash, and so far Maduro hasn't offered a big enough buttload.

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Mon Jan 5, 2026, 10:25 PM

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