Trump Pardons Silk Road Founder Ross Ulbricht, Great Move!

In a move that has the internet buzzing louder than a dial-up modem, President Donald Trump has granted a "full and unconditional" pardon to Ross Ulbricht, the mastermind behind the infamous Silk Road website. For those who missed the early 2010s, Silk Road was the Amazon of illegal drugs, except with fewer drones and more drama.

Ulbricht, who had been serving two life sentences plus 40 years (because one life sentence just wasn't enough), was released from federal prison in Arizona late Tuesday. This comes after Trump, in a heartfelt Truth Social post, shared that he called Ulbricht's mother to deliver the news, stating it was "in honour of her and the Libertarian Movement, which supported me so strongly." 

The Libertarian Party, known for its love of minimal government and maximal personal freedom, has long championed Ulbricht's release, viewing his case as the epitome of government overreach. Angela McArdle, the party's chair, expressed her delight, saying, "Ross Ulbricht has been a libertarian political prisoner for more than a decade. I'm proud to say that saving his ... ." 

Ulbricht's attorney, Joshua Dratel, couldn't contain his gratitude, emphasizing that the pardon "ensured Ulbricht can have a life ahead of him ... ." 

This pardon aligns with the Trump administration's anticipated shift toward more lenient cryptocurrency regulations. Trump has pledged to transform the U.S. into the crypto capital of the ... a move that's sure to make Bitcoin enthusiasts hodl with joy.