President Trump Pardons Silk Road Founder Ross Ulbricht
In a significant announcement, President Donald Trump has declared that he will grant clemency to Ross Ulbricht, the mastermind behind the illicit online marketplace Silk Road. The announcement was made on the new social media platform Truth Social, where President Trump expressed his decision.
President Trump conveyed to Ross William Ulbricht’s mother his decision to pardon her son as a gesture of appreciation towards her and the Libertarian Movement, which strongly supported him. He emphasized that he had signed a complete and unconditional pardon for Ross.
President Trump also criticized the individuals involved in Ulbricht’s conviction, labeling them as the same group responsible for using government power against him. Referring to Ulbricht’s sentencing of two life terms plus 40 years, the President deemed it absurd and unjust.
The situation surrounding this development continues to evolve, sparking widespread reactions and discussions across various platforms.