Trump pardons former Tennessee House speaker convicted of federal public corruption charges - AP News
President Trump pardoned Glen Casada and Cade Cothren, citing what he called over-prosecution by the previous administration's Justice Department.
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Published Nov 6, 2025
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President Trump has pardoned former Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada and his aide following their convictions for public corruption. The White House defended the move, claiming the Biden administration over-prosecuted a minor financial matter.
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