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After Ulbricht is Pardoned, Will Roger Ver Be Next? Elon Musk Contemplates
With the pardon of Ross Ulbricht by President Donald Trump, online discussions have sparked a debate on whether Trump could expand a similar pardon for Roger Ver. Social media platforms and forums have been buzzing about this topic, even prompting owner X Elon Musk to respond, stating that he will "inquire" when asked about Ver's situation. Elon Musk Promises to 'Inquire About' Roger Ver's Freedom Amid Growing Motivation On January 21, 2025, marked an important moment when President Trump issued a full and unconditional pardon for Ross Ulbricht, the creator of Silk Road. Trump described Ulbricht's sentence - two life sentences plus an additional 40 years - as "absurd." This announcement has sparked widespread celebration on social media, where users have passionately debated the possibility of Trump pardoning Roger Ver, widely known in the cryptocurrency community as "Bitcoin Jesus." Critics of the government's lawsuit against Ver have long argued that the case illustrates blatant abuse of power by the government. Ver faces tax evasion allegations brought forth by the US government, but has also been accused of blatant constitutional violations, including improperly collecting attorney-client privileged communications and concealing potentially exculpatory evidence during the jury trial. Ver has consistently defended his actions, claiming that he relied on legal and tax experts to ensure compliance with complex tax regulations during his time in exile. After Ulbricht's pardon, more and more posts have appeared, focusing on the possibility of extending the equivalent pardon to Roger Ver. Ray Youssef, the founder of Noones, enthusiastically declared, "Ross has been set free. A completely unconditional pardon has been signed. Thank the Lord. Don't forget Roger Ver and all the builders who have been through hell." Account X, voluntarily followed by many people, Rothmus, also questioned the release of Roger Ver, prompting Elon Musk to respond to the post. When Rothmus declared, "Roger Ver as well," Elon Musk, the owner of X, succinctly said, "Will investigate." In response to Musk's comment, Naomi Brockwell of the Ludlow Institute urgently pleaded, "Please, please, consider granting clemency to Roger Ver. The privileged communication with his lawyer being summoned is a terrible precedent for privacy and self-defense." Angela McArdle, Chair of the National Libertarian Committee, responded to Musk and declared: Thank you very much! We need to rescue Roger The case of Roger Ver highlights the deep conflict between individual freedom and excessive government intervention. A pardon not only corrects the error in justice but also reaffirms the principles of due process and privacy, which are essential to a free society. Musk's investigation may amplify this cause, signaling a broader shift towards accountability and ethical governance.
Trump's clemency for Ulbricht marks a strong opposition to excessive punishment and systematic government abuse. Extending this clemency to Ver will resonate as a powerful affirmation of justice and human dignity. Hopefully, Musk's platform and influence will bring this issue more sharply into focus, urging leaders to eliminate unfair precedents and protect freedoms as the foundation for peaceful cooperation and prosperity.
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