Archive · 30 Nov 2025
Trump Endorses Asfura, Pledges Pardon
Donald Trump has publicly supported Nasry Asfura, a candidate running for President of Honduras.
Trump believes Asfura will be a good leader and has promised that the United States will work closely with him if he wins.
Additionally, Trump announced that he will pardon Juan Orlando Hernandez, the former President of Honduras who is currently serving a 45-year prison sentence in the U.S. for drug trafficking and firearms charges.
Trump thinks Hernandez was treated unfairly.
The election in Honduras is very close, with Asfura competing against other candidates.
The U.S. and other organizations are watching the election closely to ensure it is fair.
Donald Trump endorsed Nasry Asfura for President of Honduras on Truth Social.
Trump plans to pardon former Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernandez, who is serving a 45-year sentence for drug trafficking and firearms charges.
The U.S. will support Honduras if Asfura wins the presidency, but not if he loses.
Honduras' presidential election is on Sunday, with Asfura in a close race against other candidates.
The Organization of American States and Washington are monitoring the election closely due to concerns about the electoral process.
- Who
- Donald Trump, Nasry Asfura, Juan Orlando Hernandez
- What
- Trump's endorsement of Asfura and pledge to pardon Hernandez
- When
- Friday, with election on Sunday
- Where
- Honduras
- Why
- Trump's confidence in Asfura's leadership and belief in Hernandez's unfair treatment
Trump's Stance
Critics' Stance
Pardon for Hernandez
Trump's Stance
Trump believes Hernandez was treated unfairly and deserves a pardon.
Critics' Stance
Critics argue Hernandez's conviction was just and a pardon undermines anti-drug efforts.
Support for Asfura
Trump's Stance
Trump supports Asfura due to his conservative policies and past alliance with the U.S.
Critics' Stance
Opponents worry about Asfura's ties to Hernandez and potential continuation of corrupt practices.
- Candidate
- Nasry Asfura
- Country
- Honduras
- Supporting Figure
- Donald Trump
- Platform
- Truth Social
- Context
- Honduras Presidential Election
- Pardon Recipient
- Juan Orlando Hernandez
- Hernandez's Sentence
- 45 years for drug trafficking and firearms charges
- Election Date
- Sunday
Sources
Who Is Juan Orlando Hernandez And Why Did Trump Pardon Ex-Honduras President?
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Trump says he will pardon former Honduras president serving US prison sentence
Trump pardons Honduran leader days before elections
Is Trump interfering in Honduran elections? Ex-president Juan Orlando Hernandez pardoned, Tito Asfura receives BIG backing
Trump to pardon ex-Honduras president Juan Orlando Hernández. Who is he? What are the cases against him?
