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Donald Trump Orders Prison Release of GOP Congressman's Son, Who Got 8 Years for Distributing Meth
- Trump commuted James Phillip Womack's eight-year federal sentence for distributing methamphetamine on Jan. 15, 2026.
- The commutation was issued by the Office of the Pardon Attorney and confirmed by People via official records.
- Rep. Steve Womack thanked Trump for the clemency in a statement to Arkansas outlets.
- James Womack's sentence included a $1,900 fine and five years of supervised release.
- Rep. Womack’s family described addiction as a factor in the case during public statements.
- The commutation aligns with broader political debate over clemency and drug offenses.
- The White House and DOJ had not previously detailed the reasons for the clemency grant in public statements.
- James Womack previously faced multiple arrests dating back to 2007, per reporting.
- The commutation was publicly associated with a phone conversation between Trump and Rep. Womack’s wife and care team.
- The People report emphasizes the GOP congressman's role and his public support for the clemency action.
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