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Former federal inmate pardoned by Trump tapped as Bureau of Prisons deputy director


A former federal inmate who was pardoned by President Donald Trump in his first term for drug trafficking crimes more than two decades ago has been tapped as deputy director of the federal Bureau of Prisons, according to bureau spokesperson Kristie Breshears.

Joshua J. Smith, a Tennessee businessman who founded an inmate advocacy and rehabilitation nonprofit foundation, the Fourth Purpose, will be second in command in the bureau.

The BOP has never had a formerly incarcerated inmate work as an employee at any level, according to a senior bureau official.

“Josh brings to this role something our agency has never had before at this level, a perspective shaped by lived experience, proven innovation and national impact,” Director William K. Marshall III said in a memo to staff Thursday.

“His firsthand understanding of our facilities — of the tension, the risk and the importance of trust — makes him uniquely positioned to advocate for the resources and reforms front-line staff need to do their jobs safely and effectively,” added Marshall, a former prison commissioner in West Virginia whom Trump selected as BOP director in April.

Smith declined to comment when reached by phone Thursday.
 
Trump endorsed this dude who got shot?

Not sure if he endorsed him, but he is the leader of the conservative party in colombia

Miguel Uribe Turbay, a Colombian senator and potential 2026 presidential candidate, has been a vocal critic of incumbent President Gustavo Petro and an advocate for closer ties with conservative U.S. leadership, particularly during Donald Trump's presidency.
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In January 2025, Uribe attended Trump's inauguration in Washington, D.C., alongside fellow senator María Fernanda Cabal. He expressed honor at the invitation and emphasized the opportunity to align with global leaders who support freedom and democracy, contrasting this with Petro's absence and ideological stance .eltiempo.com+1world-today-news.com+1


Uribe's political lineage is notable; his grandfather, Julio César Turbay Ayala, served as Colombia's president from 1978 to 1982. His mother, journalist Diana Turbay, was tragically killed during a botched rescue attempt after being kidnapped by the Medellín Cartel in 1991 .en.wikipedia.org+1washingtonpost.com+1washingtonpost.com+2reuters.com+2en.wikipedia.org+2


On June 7, 2025, Uribe was critically injured in a shooting during a campaign event in Bogotá's Fontibón neighborhood. A 15-year-old suspect was arrested at the scene, and authorities are investigating potential accomplices. The attack has drawn widespread condemnation from both national and international figures, including President Petro and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio .ft.com+3apnews.com+3reuters.com+3cadenaser.com+4washingtonpost.com+4economictimes.indiatimes.com+4reuters.com+3ft.com+3apnews.com+3


Uribe's alignment with Trump reflects a broader ideological connection between Colombia's right-wing factions and the former U.S. president's administration, particularly regarding opposition to the peace agreement with the FARC insurgency and a shared stance on regional security issues .cepr.net+1cepr.net+1


Miguel Uribe Turbay Shot During Campaign Event in Bogotá
 
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I've been quietly saying this since the "election"... these cracKKKas fixed this shit! Musk and his billions, bought and paid for the rigging of that election and I hope dude is right. The truth can only be hidden but for so long. I said it right before the election that trump was waaaay too comfortable in his demeanor and mannerism. He kept saying to don't worry about the election... I think he even said at a few rallies to don't even worry about voting, and that everything is going to be ok.

I think that's why he's being so nice about him and elon's falling out. He knows that elon could blow the lid off of a lot of shit! I sure hope they can get enough evidence to start an investigation on this corruption.
 
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