#Trump pardons Silk Road founder#

President Trump officially pardoned Ross Ulbricht, the founder of Silk Road, fulfilling a campaign promise that signaled to the cryptocurrency community and libertarian voters. Ulbricht was sentenced to life in prison without parole for running the Silk Road darknet marketplace, where he was convicted of continuing criminal enterprise and distribution of narcotics, as well as a slew of related offenses. In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote that he personally called Ulbricht’s mother to deliver the news and criticized the process that led to Ross’s conviction, calling those who sought to convict him scum and those who were involved in the weaponization of the modern government against him as crazies. The pardon has sparked major discussions about justice, cryptocurrency, and the impact of Ulbricht’s legacy. Donald Trump Jr., the eldest son of President Trump, commented on the matter, stating: “A promise was made…and ultimately more promises are delivered! Ross is free!”. The pardon has also led many to speculate whether Trump will follow through on his promises regarding cryptocurrency regulation, including the possibility of establishing a strategic Bitcoin reserve.