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Rep. LaHood Urges Trump Not to Pardon Madigan

By Mike Wennmacher Dec 17, 2025 | 2:21 PM

U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood is urging President Donald Trump to not pardon former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan. 

In a letter sent to President Trump by Illinois congressional Republicans they said, “Illinois families and taxpayers have suffered for decades under entrenched corruption, and a pardon in this case would send a dangerous message that public officials can betray the public trust with impunity.” 

Madigan, 83, was convicted on counts of bribery and conspiracy back in June.