Analysis: Sam Bankman-Fried tries to get on Donald Trump’s good side by backing his Iran…

The jailed founder of bankrupt crypto exchange FTX is fueling growing speculation that he is seeking a presidential pardon. The jailed founder of bankrupt crypto exchange FTX is fueling growing speculation that he is seeking a presidential pardon. Sam Bankman-Fried, the former FTX chief serving a 25-year fraud sentence, has stepped up public praise of President Donald Trump, including support for recent U.S. strikes on Iran. His comments, issued via prison-approved intermediaries, highlight Tru…

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