Michele Fiore, a former Nevada state lawmaker and Las Vegas city councilwoman is often nicknamed “Lady Trump” for her fiery conservative politics and support of former President Donald Trump. She was granted a full and unconditional pardon by Trump after being convicted of federal wire fraud charges.
A Stunning Turnaround for the Nevada Politician Known as “Lady Trump”
Fiore, 54, was found guilty in October on six counts of wire fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Federal prosecutors accused her of misusing $70,000 raised for a memorial statue honoring two slain police officers.
They alleged she spent some of the funds on personal expenses, including cosmetic surgery, rent, and her daughter’s wedding.
“Michele Fiore used a tragedy to line her pockets,” federal prosecutor Dahoud Askar said during the trial.
Despite facing up to 20 years in prison for each count—a potential sentence of more than 100 years—Fiore remained free ahead of her sentencing scheduled for next month.
