President Donald Trump pardoned Ross Ulbricht, the creator of the notorious Silk Road black market, stating it was his pleasure to honor Ulbricht's mother and the Libertarian Movement. Ulbricht was sentenced to two life sentences in 2015 for his role in facilitating illegal drug transactions through his website. While praising Ulbricht, Trump criticized those involved in his conviction. Various opinions on this pardon emerged, with defenders touting it as a win for liberty, while critics pointed to Ulbricht's criminal exploitation of addiction that contributed to tragic deaths.
President Trump announced his full and unconditional pardon for Ross Ulbricht, the Silk Road creator, highlighting support from the Libertarian Movement.
Ulbricht, sentenced to life for facilitating drug sales on Silk Road, is characterized by critics as a dangerous criminal exploiting addiction.
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