Former US President Donald Trump has once again reaffirmed his intention to reduce the sentence of Ross Ulbricht, the founder of Silk Road. Ulbricht, who created a dark web platform for the trade of illegal goods, is serving a double life sentence plus an additional 40 years without the possibility of parole. His case has sparked numerous debates, and critics, such as venture capitalist Tim Draper, consider the sentence excessive.
On October 1, 2024, Ulbricht began his 12th year of imprisonment. He marked the day with a message, published through his family, expressing his determination to make the most of his time in prison. In response, Trump posted on his platform Truth Social: "I WILL SAVE ROSS ULBRICHT!" This reaffirmed his support for Ulbricht, promising to free him if he becomes president again.
Trump has previously expressed his willingness to reduce Ulbricht's sentence. Earlier in 2024, he announced at the Libertarian Party convention that his first act as president would be to pardon Ulbricht.
