President Donald Trump's return to power has sparked a surge of requests for presidential pardons from white-collar criminals, crypto figures, and convicted politicians. These individuals see an opportunity to portray themselves as victims in a corrupt justice system. Among those seeking pardons are Sam Bankman-Fried, Bob Menendez, Roger Ver, and Joby Weeks. The crypto community is particularly interested in Trump's pardon decisions, as his previous pardon of Silk Road creator Ross Ulbricht signaled a focus on crypto-related cases. Joby Weeks, a Bitcoin miner, and Roger Ver, known as "Bitcoin Jesus," are both making media appeals for pardons. Sam Bankman-Fried, the former FTX CEO, has been exploring clemency options with the help of his mother and former attorney. Former senator Bob Menendez, Trayon White, a former D.C. council member, and Turkish businessman Ekim Alptekin are also seeking clemency in various ways. The demand for pardons is reportedly reaching unprecedented levels, with Trump's new pardon czar, Alice Johnson, now in charge of the process.



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