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Trump's Controversial Promise to Free Silk Road Founder Ross Ulbricht Sparks Outrage and Cheers

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Former President Trump makes a bold pledge at the Libertarian National Convention, causing mixed reactions from the audience and the public. #Trump #SilkRoad #RossUlbricht

Former President Donald Trump stirred up a whirlwind of emotions at the Libertarian National Convention in Washington, D.C. Insults were hurled at him, contrasting with cheers as he promised to free Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht. This unprecedented move by Trump to address a third-party gathering included offering Ulbricht a chance for release. Despite the divisive nature of his speech, Trump's bold announcement captured the attention of the audience and the media.

Ross Ulbricht, notorious for creating the dark web marketplace Silk Road, has been serving a lengthy sentence, prompting Trump to pledge to commute it if re-elected. With 11 years already behind bars, the prospect of freedom for Ulbricht has become a controversial topic, igniting discussions on criminal justice and presidential powers. Trump's vow to intervene in Ulbricht's case reflects his willingness to appeal to a diverse range of supporters, even those from the Libertarian Party.

The mention of freeing the 'Silk Road' drug kingpin by Trump has polarized opinions, with some viewing it as a compassionate gesture and others as a reckless decision. As the Libertarians reacted with a mix of boos and cheers, the political landscape continues to be shaped by unexpected promises and controversial statements. Trump's bold move has once again placed him at the center of attention, showcasing his unconventional approach to politics.

In the realm of unconventional political tactics, Trump's promise to commute Ross Ulbricht's sentence stands out as a bold and unexpected maneuver. The Silk Road founder's case has now become a focal point of discussion, with Trump's intentions sparking debates on justice, presidential authority, and the intersection of politics and criminal affairs.

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Trump booed and jeered at Libertarian National Convention (NBC News)

Insults were hurled at former President Donald Trump when the Republican took to the stage in Washington, D.C., to address the Libertarian National ...

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Trump promises Libertarians a cabinet slot โ€” and to free a notorious ... (Semafor)

In a highly unusual speech to a third party gathering, Trump offered to release Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht.

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Trump vows to commute prison sentence of Silk Road founder Ross ... (Fox News)

Former President Trump on Saturday vowed to commute the sentence of Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the online drug-selling site Silk Road in an effort to win ...

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Trump pledges to commute sentence of Silk Road founder Ross ... (Politico)

The moment drew cheers for Trump at the Libertarian National Convention โ€” after a night of boos from libertarians.

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Trump Pledges to Free Silk Road Creator Ross Ulbricht If Re-Elected (Coindesk)

Ulbricht has served 11 years of his sentence of two life terms plus 40 years for creating the darknet marketplace.

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Trump to announce plans to commute 'Silk Road' website operator ... (Yahoo News)

WASHINGTON โ€” Former President Donald Trump plans to announce at the Libertarian National Convention on Saturday that he intends to commute "Silk Road" ...

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Trump promises to release Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht if re ... (Cointelegraph)

Donald Trump declared, "We're going to get him home," referring to Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht.

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Trump vows to commute prison sentence of Silk Road founder Ross ... (Yahoo News)

Former President Trump on Saturday vowed to commute the sentence of Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the online drug-selling site Silk Road in an effort to win ...

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Trump vows to free Silk Road drug kingpin (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

Donald Trump appealed for support from the fringe Libertarian Party on Saturday, telling a rowdy crowd that if elected he would free from prison an American ...

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Who is Ross Ulbricht, the prison inmate who could be key to Trump's ... (Colorado Springs Gazette)

Former President Donald Trump received a frosty reception at this weekend's Libertarian Party's national convention, but one of his few applause lines was ...

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Trump spotlights Ross Ulbricht, founder of Silk Road, the libertarian ... (Business Insider)

Donald Trump is appealing to the Libertarians by promising to commute Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht's life jail sentence.

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