Sam Bankman-Fried, once known as a major Democratic donor, expressed dissatisfaction with the Biden administration and support for Donald Trump in a recent interview. This move raises questions about his motives and potential for a presidential pardon.
Criticism of Biden's Administration
The former FTX head expressed deep disappointment with the Biden administration and the Democratic Party. Bankman-Fried's new rhetoric mirrors Trump's claims of political persecution by the U.S. Department of Justice.
Efforts to Seek a Pardon
Reports indicate that Bankman-Fried's family is exploring the possibility of securing a pardon from Trump. If successful, it wouldn't be the first time Trump pardoned a crypto industry figure. Bankman-Fried also pointed to his case's connections with Trump-related legal issues.
Judicial Ties to Trump
Bankman-Fried noted ties to Trump through Judge Lewis Kaplan, who presided over both their cases. Legal and prosecutorial ties were not only with well-known figures, but they also remained in the scope of political discourse regarding fairness and bias.
Sam Bankman-Fried appears to have strategically shifted his political course to attract potential clemency from Donald Trump. However, experts believe the likelihood of receiving a pardon remains slim.
