律动BlockBeats|Jul 02, 2026 14:49
On the 250th anniversary of independence, 250 people have been pardoned. Is there still a drama for SBF's release from prison? 】
According to BlockBeats, July 2nd and July 4th are Independence Day in the United States. This year marks the 250th anniversary of American independence, and the White House is discussing a proposal for a "presidential amnesty for 250 people on the 250th anniversary." The White House advisory team is still divided on whether this has political interests, and it is unknown whether it can be ultimately signed. However, the potential for amnesty has sparked intensive lobbying from lawyers and intermediaries, with all parties hoping to seek forgiveness for their clients before a possible announcement. The Atlantic Monthly revealed that Jho Low, the key figure in the embezzlement of billions of dollars in 1MDB funds, has been included in the amnesty list. The US Department of Justice previously charged him with money laundering and bribery of foreign officials for conspiracy. Jho Low denied any misconduct through a spokesperson and his whereabouts are still unknown. Rap singer Pras Michel, who was previously convicted of lobbying plans related to the 1MDB scandal, is also under consideration. The most anticipated potential amnesty target in the field of encryption is undoubtedly FTX founder SBF, who was charged with multiple fraud, money laundering, and other crimes after FTX's bankruptcy in 2022. He was sentenced to 25 years in prison in 2024 and is currently serving his sentence. Shortly after being sentenced, SBF's family and team quietly approached people around Trump to lobby. In early 2025, his parents attempted to establish contact with individuals within Trump's circle through intermediaries; In March 2025, SBF publicly expressed goodwill and goodwill in an interview with conservative media Tucker Carlson while in prison. In June 2026, SBF officially submitted an application for "post sentence pardon" through the US Department of Justice. Although Trump publicly stated in early 2026 that he had "no plans to pardon the SBF," the SBF and its team continue to work hard, hoping to turn the tide by taking advantage of the massive amnesty on the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. At present, White House officials have responded to the amnesty plan by stating that President Trump is the ultimate decision-maker for all pardons, and he will take the constitutional powers of pardon and commutation seriously. All requests must go through a rigorous review process by the Department of Justice and the White House Office of Legal Counsel before being submitted to the President. Predicted market data shows fierce competition among potential candidates for Trump's amnesty. Among them, former FTX executive Ryan Salame leads with a 54% probability, becoming the "most likely person to be pardoned by Trump before 2027", while the probability of SBF being pardoned before July 31 is only 1%, indicating a low overall chance; The probability of Ghislaine Maxwell, a person associated with the Epstein case, being pardoned by the end of 2026 is only 5%. In addition, international figures such as Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and former Peruvian President Pedro Castillo have also been included in the discussion.
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