During a faith event in Georgia, former President Donald Trump had an unexpected encounter with Alice Johnson, whom he had pardoned during his time in office. The interaction took place at the Inaugural National Faith Summit in Powder Springs, Georgia, where Florida televangelist Paula White was moderating a conversation with Trump on stage.
White mentioned Johnson's presence in the audience, prompting Trump to inquire about her. Johnson, seated a few rows back from the stage, stood up and waved when called upon. Trump expressed his admiration for Johnson, acknowledging her as a great woman and briefly recounting her story.
In 2018, Trump granted Johnson, a first-time nonviolent drug offender, a commutation after a plea from Kim Kardashian during an Oval Office meeting. Johnson had already served 21 years of a life sentence for charges related to cocaine possession. Subsequently, in 2020, Trump extended a full pardon to Johnson, who had faced nearly three decades more in prison.
The exchange between Trump and Johnson at the faith event highlighted the impact of the pardon on Johnson's life and the attention it garnered due to Kardashian's involvement in advocating for her release. The event served as a moment of recognition for Johnson's journey and the role that Trump played in altering the course of her legal situation.
