Trump Pardons Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao After Alleged Crypto Fraud, Says 'It Was Not A Crime'
[HPP] Changpeng ZhaoOctober 24, 20254 min
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- 💡 Former President Trump pardoned Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, stating he was recommended by many people.
- 💬 Trump claimed that "a lot of people say that he wasn't guilty of anything" and that what Zhao did was "not even a crime."
- ⚖️ He suggested that Zhao was "persecuted by the Biden administration", leading to the pardon.
Changpeng Zhao's Case
- ⛓️ Changpeng Zhao served four months in jail after reaching a deal with the Justice Department.
- 👤 Trump stated he does not know Zhao personally and has never met him, but was informed Zhao "had a lot of support."
Presidential Discretion
- 🤝 The pardon was granted "at the request of a lot of very good people", according to Trump.
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