Trump Considering Pardon for Former Honduran Leader

Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced he might pardon ex-Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez, convicted for drug trafficking. Trump showed support for Honduran candidate Nasry Asfura, warning of financial implications if he loses. This stance shows Trump's continued influence in international politics.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he intends to pardon former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez. Hernandez is currently serving a 45-year sentence in the United States on charges of drug trafficking and firearms offenses.

Trump communicated his decision through a post on the social media platform Truth Social. In his message, he also expressed his support for Nasry Asfura, a candidate from the conservative National Party.

Trump warned of financial repercussions from the United States if Asfura does not emerge victorious in the Honduran presidential race, implying that American financial aid to Honduras might be in jeopardy.

(With inputs from agencies.)