Nick R. Hamilton

President Donald Trump has pardoned healthcare executive Paul Walczak, who was targeted by the previous administration for his links to the leak of Ashley Biden’s notorious diary.

Walczak’s mother was involved in the plot to expose the diary of former President Joe Biden’s daughter, The New York Times reported.

Biden’s administration pursued Walczak for tax evasion, and he was convicted just two weeks ago.

Due to his conviction, Walczak was ordered to pay $4.4 million in restitution and serve an 18-month prison sentence.

The executive was accused of using the money he withheld from the government to purchase luxuries, such as a yacht.

“Paul and his family are truly grateful to the president, and Paul looks forward to returning his focus to his lifelong passion for improving the country’s health care system,” Raymond R. Granger, the attorney who drafted the pardon, said.

Some believe Trump is rewarding his loyal allies through pardons.

Although he only donated $450 to Trump in the 2020 election, Walczak’s mother, Elizabeth Fago, is a longtime Republican fundraiser who helped Trump in his 2020 presidential campaign.

She was part of the Ashley Biden diary controversy, which was unrelated to Walczak and his conviction.