Odaily Planet Daily reports that according to Forbes magazine, FTX founder SBF is launching a social media campaign in an attempt to secure a pardon from U.S. President Trump to avoid his federal prison sentence. Although SBF’s tweets and public statements do not explicitly mention the goal, it is clear that he is seeking support for a pardon. However, the White House has responded, confirming that Trump will not pardon this cryptocurrency industry figure who was sentenced to heavy prison time for financial fraud. A White House spokesperson reiterated that the president is the final decision-maker on pardons, and Trump has previously stated that he does not intend to pardon several well-known prisoners, including SBF.
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SBF's social media plea for clemency was unsuccessful; the White House confirms Trump will not grant him a pardon
Odaily Planet Daily reports that according to Forbes magazine, FTX founder SBF is launching a social media campaign in an attempt to secure a pardon from U.S. President Trump to avoid his federal prison sentence. Although SBF’s tweets and public statements do not explicitly mention the goal, it is clear that he is seeking support for a pardon. However, the White House has responded, confirming that Trump will not pardon this cryptocurrency industry figure who was sentenced to heavy prison time for financial fraud. A White House spokesperson reiterated that the president is the final decision-maker on pardons, and Trump has previously stated that he does not intend to pardon several well-known prisoners, including SBF.