Wanda Vazquez Garced

Granted

Jan 15, 2026

Convicted of

Campaign finance violation (bribery scheme)

Sentence

N/A

Reported amount

N/A

Source

justice.gov ↗

Notability

Former Governor of Puerto Rico; pleaded guilty to campaign finance violation in bribery scheme with Herrera Velutini; claimed prosecution was politically motivated because investigation began 10 days after she endorsed Trump in Oct 2020

Why / who lobbied

Pardoned alongside co-defendants Herrera Velutini and Rossini. White House claimed no quid pro quo. Endorsed Trump in 2020. Pardon amended January 20, 2026 to add the offense of contribution by a foreign national.