Trump Announces He Will Commute Sentence of Silk Road Founder on ‘Day One’

The former president made the announcement Saturday.
Trump Announces He Will Commute Sentence of Silk Road Founder on ‘Day One’
Former President Donald Trump departs Trump Tower for Manhattan Criminal Court, to attend the first day of his trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments linked to extramarital affairs, in New York City on April 15, 2024. Charly Triballeau/AFP via Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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Former President Donald Trump on Saturday told a Libertarian Party event that he will commute the founder of the infamous Silk Road online marketplace during his first day in office.

“And if you vote for me, on day one, I will commute the sentence of Ross Ulbricht,” the former president said, referring to the creator of the dark web website that was used to facilitate the sale of illegal narcotics. That generated an applause from the audience. “He’s already served 11 years ... we’re gonna get him home,” he added.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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