In another ‘promises made, promises kept’ moment for President Donald Trump, he freed Ross Ulbricht Tuesday night. Ulbricht was the founder of the dark web site, Silk Road, which sold drugs and other illegal items in exchange for bitcoin. He was convicted in February 2015 on charges of drug trafficking, computer hacking and conspiracy to commit money laundering.
He was then sentenced to two life terms in prison, plus 40 years. Trump had promised a commutation, but went further granting Ulbricht a full and unconditional pardon. Trump did this saying he understands what it’s like to face a weaponized government.
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Promises made… MORE promises kept!
— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) January 22, 2025
🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Ross is free! pic.twitter.com/fbAgT7YsqM
Your family is amazing. 🫵🤍 pic.twitter.com/t7wvcBAqR1
— tetsuo.ai - e/acc (@7etsuo) January 22, 2025
Trump kept his promise:
— World Hall Of Fun (@WorldHallOfFun) January 22, 2025
"I will commute the sentence of Ross Ulbricht, to a sentence of time served. He’s already served 11 years. We’re going to get him home."
During his presidential campaign last year, President Trump promised to free Ulbricht in exchange for the Libertarian Party’s endorsement. Despite receiving a horrible reception at the party’s convention, he still followed through on his promise. (WATCH)
Trump went to the Libertarian Party convention last year - filled with "FREE ROSS" [Ulbricht] signs - and promised to pardon Ross, as part of Trump asking for the party's endorsement.
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) January 22, 2025
In exchange, he was booed, and they declined to endorse him.
Trump went on to pardon Ross,… https://t.co/RlFbP4H3HF pic.twitter.com/wpTMmaTBzM
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Next time, tell your members to be a little bit more respectful when the President come to talk to them.
— Chem 🤡🌎 (@c_h_e_m) January 22, 2025
A little bit of respect can go a long way as you can see.
I hope this makes libertarians understand that MAGA is for anyone wanting to make this country better! We have a big tent and it’s expanding! ❤️
— Mistress_Reedus (@Mistress_Reedus) January 22, 2025
Libertarians should be happy that Ross Ulbricht is now free. Something Donald Trump promised to do when he asked for their vote in 2024. This decision was "lightning fast."
— Victor Alvarado (@WestSeaSpirit) January 22, 2025
Kentucky Senator Rand Paul and Kentucky Representative Thomas Massie have advocated for President Trump to free Ulbright if elected. Trump freed him on his first full day in office.
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