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Chuck Schumer: “The person Donald Trump just pardoned was convicted of…”

Featuring: Chuck Schumer, Democratic | U.S. Senate New York

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Published December 2, 2025 | Video Starts at 00:32

… the Caribbean right nearby Honduras to fight drug trafficking makes an utter mockery of Donald Trump's supposed desire to root out all drug trafficking. Let's be clear of the facts. The person Donald Trump just pardoned was convicted of helping move 400 tons of cocaine to the United States. All the while, Trump blows up alleged drug boats to prevent drugs from getting to America and risks leapfrogging the US Into a war with Venezuela. (00:32–00:40)

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Asserts that Donald Trump pardoned someone convicted of moving 400 tons of cocaine to the U.S.

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