On November 7, 2025, President Donald Trump granted pardons to several individuals, including Glen Casada and Cade Cothren, former officials in Tennessee, as well as Darryl Strawberry, a notable figure in Major League Baseball.

Casada, the former Speaker of the Tennessee House, and Cothren, his former chief of staff, were both convicted on federal corruption charges. Casada was sentenced in September 2023 to 36 months in prison after being found guilty on 17 charges, including wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering. Cothren received a shorter sentence. Following the pardons, Casada expressed gratitude for Trump's trust and confidence in his innocence. A White House official criticized the Biden administration for what they described as excessive prosecution, claiming the charges stemmed from a minor issue related to constituent mailers that resulted in a net profit loss of less than $5,000. The investigation into their activities began during Trump's first term, with home raids occurring in January 2021.

The charges against Casada and Cothren were linked to a consulting firm they established, Phoenix Solutions, which prosecutors alleged was used to illegally divert funds for campaign and taxpayer-funded work. Casada had previously resigned as House Speaker in 2019 following a no-confidence vote related to a scandal involving inappropriate text messages.

In addition to Casada and Cothren, Trump also pardoned Darryl Strawberry, who faced legal consequences for tax evasion stemming from his earnings as a professional athlete. Strawberry's pardon allows him to move forward without the burden of his conviction, raising discussions about the implications of pardoning individuals for financial crimes, particularly in relation to equity in the legal system.

Furthermore, Trump granted a pardon to Michael McMahon, a retired New York City police officer convicted in 2023 for his involvement in a scheme on behalf of the Chinese government. McMahon was sentenced to 18 months in prison for conspiracy, stalking, and illegally acting as an agent for a foreign government. The White House characterized the pardon as a matter of fairness, citing alleged issues during his trial, while highlighting McMahon's commendable service in law enforcement.

These pardons reflect ongoing debates about accountability, the intersection of privilege and justice, and the broader implications of presidential clemency in cases involving corruption and financial misconduct.