On February 25, according to Forbes, convicted FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is launching a futile effort to seek a presidential pardon in the United States. Despite serving time in a federal prison for 25 years, he continues to post attacks against opponents often mentioned by the MAGA camp, such as the “deep state.” Although Bankman-Fried has not explicitly stated his goal, his social media campaign’s purpose is clear: to persuade President Trump to release him from federal prison. Considering that Trump has previously pardoned several well-known individuals convicted of financial crimes, this strategy does not seem entirely illogical. However, for the White House, Bankman-Fried’s request appears destined to fail. In response to a request for comment, a White House spokesperson reiterated that Trump has no intention of pardoning Bankman-Fried.
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White House spokesperson: Trump has no intention of pardoning SBF
On February 25, according to Forbes, convicted FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is launching a futile effort to seek a presidential pardon in the United States. Despite serving time in a federal prison for 25 years, he continues to post attacks against opponents often mentioned by the MAGA camp, such as the “deep state.” Although Bankman-Fried has not explicitly stated his goal, his social media campaign’s purpose is clear: to persuade President Trump to release him from federal prison. Considering that Trump has previously pardoned several well-known individuals convicted of financial crimes, this strategy does not seem entirely illogical. However, for the White House, Bankman-Fried’s request appears destined to fail. In response to a request for comment, a White House spokesperson reiterated that Trump has no intention of pardoning Bankman-Fried.