Trump Pardons Silk Road Founder, Ross Ulbricht

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  • Politician Portrayal

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Contributing sentiments towards policy:

84% : Republican Congressman Thomas Massie praised Trump for fulfilling his promise, stating, "This is a victory for those who believe in justice and personal freedom."
55% : Per reports from Reuters, Trump announced the pardon at the Libertarian National Convention, a move praised by the Libertarian Party, which supports drug legalisation and opposes harsh sentencing for non-violent crimes.
36% : According to the FBI, the platform primarily facilitated the sale of illegal drugs, though it also offered hacking tools, counterfeit documents, and other unlawful items.
24% : " Trump's decision to pardon Ulbricht has reignited debates about government overreach and criminal justice reform.
21% : Meanwhile, Trump defended his decision, describing the sentencing as "ridiculous" and claiming that the same individuals responsible for prosecuting Ulbricht had unfairly targeted him during his presidency.

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