- Donald Trump posted a letter on social media appealing for a pardon for Steve Buyer, an ex-Indiana Republican congressman sentenced to 22 months for insider trading.
- The letter, dated June 5, 2025, was signed by five current members of Congress and highlights Buyer's military service and 18 years in the House of Representatives.
- Buyer was convicted in 2023 of profiting from privileged information by buying shares in companies such as Sprint and Navigant Consulting before their takeovers were announced.
- Trump's post, made without comment, has fueled speculation that he is considering granting a pardon for Buyer, who maintains his innocence and was released in February 2025.
- The article also notes recent scrutiny over Trump's own stock trades worth at least $220 million, including investments in companies he publicly criticized, and past calls for investigations into well-timed trades during his administration.
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