Trump Promises To Free THIS Prisoner?!

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(RightIsRight.co) – Appealing to those frustrated by government overreach, GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump’s vow to free Ross Ulbricht has ignited debate over justice system fairness.

As Ulbricht serves a tough sentence for creating Silk Road, Trump’s alignment with the cryptocurrency community raises pivotal questions.

At the Libertarian National Convention in Washington, D.C., Trump made headlines by promising to commute Ross Ulbricht’s life sentence.

Ulbricht, founder of the darknet marketplace Silk Road, has spent the past 11 years in prison, while many argue that his severe penalty highlights a glaring inequity in the justice system.

In turn, Ulbricht facilitated illegal trades using Bitcoin, marking a significant leap in online anonymity for transactions.

However, this marketplace became known for its role in drug and weapon trades, leading to Ulbricht’s life sentence in 2015. Supporters argued that the punishment does not fit the crime, saying it smacks of government overreach.

The case has been a rallying cry among Libertarians and cryptocurrency advocates who see Ulbricht as a martyr.

Trump’s recent embrace of the cryptocurrency sector includes promises to protect Bitcoin from regulatory clampdowns, criticizing Biden’s approach. He even discussed his plans to pardon January 6 supporters during the Libertarian convention.

“If you vote for me, on Day 1, I will commute the sentence of Ross Ulbricht to a sentence of time served,” Trump remarked at the Libertarian National Convention in Washington, D.C. “He’s already served 11 years, we’re gonna get him home.”

This pledge appeals to Libertarian voters who champion drug legalization and see Ulbricht’s imprisonment as a cautionary tale of excessive government power.

Despite the former president’ appeals, his speech met with mixed reactions, including boos from the audience. Meanwhile, Ulbricht expressed hope for a new beginning, welcoming Trump’s support.

Furthermore, Ross Ulbricht’s arrest in 2013 underscored the controversies surrounding government intervention in digital spaces. The Silk Road facilitated trades of illicit goods, with authorities linking the platform to multiple drug-related deaths.

Yet, many question if Ulbricht’s sentence was a symbolic gesture of deterrence rather than justice served.

Although Trump’s shift from crypto skeptic to advocate, questions linger about his motivations, stating that this could be a genuine stance on criminal justice reform or a political strategy ahead of the 2024 elections.

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