Trump White House aide admits cocaine relapse in plea for deported reality star’s second chance

What happened: White House aide Lynne Patton said on Instagram that pardon decisions for deported reality star Joe Giudice rest solely with President Donald Trump, while sharing her own recovery from cocaine addiction and her belief in second chances. Key numbers: Joe Giudice was deported Why it matters: Patton said she has no authority over pardons, which she said are the President's sole decision based on recommendations from the White House Pardon Czar and White House Counsel. Her post drew mixed reactions, and a pardon would not automatically guarantee Joe's return to the United States.

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