Trump Pardons Ex-Tennessee Speaker Casada in Corruption Case

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Above: President Donald Trump speaks on Oct. 28, 2025 in Tokyo. Image copyright: Andrew Harnik/Getty Images

The Spin

Anti-Trump narrative

This pardon proves the president only cares about protecting Republican allies who commit crimes. Casada stole taxpayer money through a fake company scheme and resigned in disgrace after scandals involving racist texts and cocaine use. This follows Trump's pattern of pardoning criminals who are useful to him while ignoring justice.

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Pro-Trump narrative

The Biden DOJ massively over-prosecuted Casada and Cothren for a minor issue that harmed no one. Armed raids and 10-year prison sentences for competitive-priced constituent services represents the worst kind of political weaponization. Trump rightfully corrected this injustice just like he did for other victims of the Democrat's lawfare.

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