Prosecutors Had a Drugs-for-Votes Scheme “Locked Up.” Under Trump, They Were Told Not to Pursue Charges.

ProPublica

22 May 2026

Before the 2024 election, federal prosecutors were “full steam ahead” looking into how a prison gang in Puerto Rico gave drugs to inmates if they voted for a GOP gubernatorial candidate. After Trump’s election, the investigation evaporated. By Raquel Rutledge. Originally published May 5, 2026. Recorded by News Over Audio. Support our journalism by donating at propublica.org/donate.