Nevada judge and former Las Vegas city councilwoman

Michele Fiore

a.k.a. “Lady Trump”

A jury convicted her of taking money raised for a statue honoring a slain police officer and spending it on herself. She was pardoned three weeks before sentencing, so no restitution was ever ordered.

Rap sheet

Convicted of: Conspiracy to commit wire fraud; wire fraud (six counts) [1]
Court: District of Nevada [1]
Sentenced: Never. She was pardoned before sentencing. [3]
Granted: Full and unconditional pardon, April 23, 2025 [2]

The receipt

PARDONMAXXING MICHELE FIORE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Wiped off the books

Sentencing [3] Cancelled

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Gold is money that was reportedly spent near the President’s orbit. Red is what the grant wiped away. We list what was reported and when. We don’t claim one caused the other. How we count.

Timeline

October 2024 The law Convicted by a jury in Las Vegas. [3]
April 23, 2025 The pardon Pardoned. The White House says she was targeted for her “outspoken conservative views.” [2][4]

Detective’s notes

Commentary

The money was raised for a statue of a fallen officer. According to prosecutors, it went to things like plastic surgery. The statue is still waiting.

Sources

Clemency grants by President Donald J. Trump, 2025–present (archived Sept. 20, 2026) U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the Pardon Attorney, via the Internet Archive
Signed clemency warrant: Michele Fiore U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the Pardon Attorney · April 23, 2025
Trump pardons Michele Fiore CBS News
Trump pardons Michele Fiore, citing her conservative advocacy News 3 Las Vegas