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Tim Kaine: “President Trump pardoned Juan Orlando Hernandez, convicted…”

Featuring: Tim Kaine, Democratic | U.S. Senate from Virginia

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Trump's Pardon of Drug Kingpin Juan Orlando Hernández Reeks of Corruption

Published | Video Starts at 00:07

Last Friday, the president, who claims he's against narco trafficking, revealed an astounding and unconscionable action. The pardoning of former hunter and President Trump pardoned Juan Orlando Hernandez, convicted of running a massive drug cartel. cartel to flood the United States with more than 400 tons of cocaine. Evidence at the trial included a statement that he wanted to shove drugs up the noses of gringos and floods the US with cocaine. (00:07–00:23)

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Asserts that President Trump pardoned Juan Orlando Hernandez, who was convicted of running a drug cartel.

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