Donald Trump pardons former congressman Steve Buyer for insider trading conviction

President Donald Trump pardoned former Indiana Republican U.S. Rep. Stephen Buyer. Buyer had been convicted of securities fraud for insider trading in 2018 while acting as a T-Mobile U.S. consultant before a $23 billion merger with Sprint. The legal process included a trial at the United States Courthouse in New York City. Some reports indicate that this pardon could potentially undermine public trust in political accountability and raise concerns regarding the influence of political connections.