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Trump Pardons Former Rep. Stephen Buyer Convicted of Insider Trading

President Trump has pardoned former Republican Representative Stephen Buyer, who was convicted of insider trading in 2023. Buyer served 22 months in prison after being charged by the Securities and Exchange Commission for trading on non-public information. The pardon was supported by several Republican leaders and followed requests from retired Congress members.

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President Trump has pardoned former Republican Representative Stephen Buyer, who was convicted of insider trading in 2023. Buyer served 22 months in prison after being charged by the Securities and Exchange Commission for trading on non-public information. The pardon was supported by several Republican leaders and followed requests from retired Congress members.

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Trump pardons former Republican Rep. Stephen Buyer who was convicted of insider trading

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Trump Pardons Former Rep. Stephen Buyer Convicted of Insider Trading