Donald Trump Vows to ‘Save’ Ross Ulbricht as Silk Road Creator Begins 12th Year in Prison

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October 3, 2024 02:04 EDT

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The former US President Donald Trump has once again voiced his support for the imprisoned Silk Road creator Ross Ulbricht who began his 12th year in prison on Oct 1.

The Silk Road creator, who turned 40 in March, had his family post on the X account he uses to communicate with the outside world, “Today marks the beginning of my 12th year in prison. I plan to make the most of my time and use it wisely.”

Posting a screenshot of Ulbricht’s post, Trump wrote on Truth Social, “I WILL SAVE ROSS ULBRICHT!”

Ross Ulbricht is currently facing a double life sentence plus 40 years in prison without the possibility of parole for his role in creating and running the marketplace Silk Road on the dark web.

Donald Trump Promised to Commute Ulbricht’s Sentence on Day One if Elected

This isn’t the first time Donald Trump has voiced support for Ross. Earlier this year, during the Libertarian National Convention, the former US President promised to commute Ross Ulbricht’s sentence on day one if elected.

In a previous post on X, Ulbricht expressed his gratitude to Trump for the promise to commute his sentence. “Last night, Donald Trump pledged to commute my sentence on day one if reelected. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. After 11 years in prison, it’s hard to put into words how I feel right now. It’s because of your unwavering support that I may have a chance at a new beginning,” Ulbricht wrote.

Many believe that Ross’s sentence is disproportionate to his charges and that he deserves clemency. Billionaire venture capitalist Tim Draper is among those who have advocated for Ross’s release for many years. Donald Trump, who has made a u-turn on his stance on the crypto before the upcoming Presidential elections, presents a hope for Ross Ulbricht and his supporters.