Former U.S. Rep. Stephen E. Buyer received a “full, complete, and unconditional pardon” from President Donald Trump on June 4.
Trump’s pardon focused on the Indiana Republican’s career accomplishments rather than the ex-congressman’s insider trading conviction in 2023, which was connected to a T-Mobile and Sprint merger.
“Mr. Buyer’s career serving as a Judge Advocate General in the United States Army and as a Member of the United States House of Representatives from the State of Indiana was distinguished and highly productive,” Thursday’s proclamation stated.
Trump’s proclamation included a long list of individuals who supported the pardon, including Sen. Roger Wicker, Sen. Lindsey Graham, Rep. Jack Bergman, Rep. Ken Calvert, Rep. Tom Cole, Rep. Pete Sessions, and Rep. Marlin Stutzman….