Ross Ulbricht and the Dark Web - Trump's Pardon

#Trump announced the pardon on Truth Social, revealing that he informed Ulbricht's mother about the decision, honoring her and the Libertarian Movement. He also criticized the prosecutors, labeling the double life sentence plus 40 years as "ridiculous." In 2011, Ross launched Silk Road, an online marketplace that became the digital equivalent of a black market. Silk Road was built on the anonymity of the dark web and used Bitcoin as its currency, allowing users to buy and sell goods—most notably illegal items like drugs, fake IDs, and hacking services—without leaving traces. The site was designed as a "free market" where individuals could trade with minimal interference from authorities, an expression of Ulbricht's vision for a world where people could govern themselves. #presidenttrump #trump #trumpnewstoday #rossulbricht