Trump Grants Pardon to Former Indiana Republican Congressman Stephen Buyer

President Donald Trump granted a pardon to former Indiana Republican congressman Stephen Buyer. Buyer had been convicted of insider trading for buying and selling stock tied to two deals. The trades were executed before the deals were disclosed to the public. Prosecutors said the transactions violated securities regulations. The conviction marked a rare case of a former member of Congress facing insider‑trading charges. With the presidential pardon, Buyer is relieved of the remaining penalties from the conviction. The pardon restores his ability to engage in activities previously restricted by the sentence. The decision highlights the president’s authority to intervene in criminal cases involving former officials.