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Trump Grants Clemency to Silk Road Founder Ross Ulbricht Amidst Libertarian Praise

Trump Grants Clemency to Silk Road Founder Ross Ulbricht Amidst Libertarian Praise
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  • Trump pardoned Ross Ulbricht, Silk Road founder, sparking global polarized reactions.
  • Ulbricht was serving life without parole since 2015 for Silk Road-related crimes.
  • Trump cited Ulbricht's harsh sentence as a reason for the pardon, gaining libertarian support.
  • Libertarians praise Trump's decision, seeing it as a stand against governmental overreach.
  • Trump announced the pardon at a Libertarian event, highlighting reformist symbolism.
  • A conversation with Ulbricht's mother deeply influenced Trump's decision to pardon.
  • Critics fear the pardon could undermine efforts against online illegal activities.
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