White House official announces President Trump pardoning Ross Ulbricht, the founder of Silk Road, on his second day in office. The move was made following Trump’s campaign pledge to pardon him amid crypto community support. On Truth Social, Trump shared the news personally, praising Libertarian groups for their strong backing during his campaign. This action has been seen as an affirmation of freedom of speech and digital rights by the White House.
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