Trump pardons Silk Road creator Ross Ulbricht
Briefly

President Donald Trump granted a pardon to Ross Ulbricht, the founder of Silk Road, a dark web marketplace infamous for drug trafficking. Ulbricht, who was sentenced to life in prison without parole, is viewed as a symbol by many in the cryptocurrency and libertarian communities, who argue his punishment was excessively harsh. Trump's engagement with cryptocurrency supporters led to promises of working to secure Ulbricht's release. Following the pardon, Ulbricht's family expressed deep gratitude towards Trump and his supporters, recognizing the significant impact of this decision.
President Trump pardoned Ross Ulbricht, the Silk Road creator, a significant act celebrated by cryptocurrency enthusiasts and libertarians.
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