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Ah, the plot thickens! 🍝 United States President Donald Trump has decided to “take a look” at the case of Keonne Rodriguez, co-founder of the Samourai Wallet, and might – just might – consider clemency. 🤔
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According to reporters present at a White House exchange, Trump said he\’d ask the Attorney General to examine the matter. Because, you know, that\’s exactly what you do when you\’re a busy president – you add “possible pardon for a convicted crypto entrepreneur” to your to-do list. 📝
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The comment came after federal prosecutors secured guilty pleas and sent Rodriguez to prison. Oh, and let\’s not forget the $230 million in criminal proceeds that went through the Samourai Wallet. 🤑
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Statement On A High-Profile Sentencing
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The US Attorney\’s Office for the Southern District of New York told us that Rodriguez and his buddy, William Lonergan Hill, pleaded guilty to running an unlicensed money-transmitting business and related conspiracy counts. Yikes! 🚨
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Prosecutors said those transfers were connected to all sorts of shady stuff: narcotics trafficking, darknet markets, cyber intrusions, frauds, sanctioned jurisdictions… you name it! 🤯
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Sentencing And Legal Outcomes
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The guilty pleas were entered in late July 2025, and sentencing took place on November 19, 2025. The Department of Justice also pursued forfeiture and fines, because why not? 🤑
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Rodriguez responded to Trump\’s remarks with a witty remark: “This President knows all about lawfare.” 😏\n
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I have always said that the most challenging aspect of getting a pardon for me and Bill would be getting the attention of @realDonaldTrump. He is very busy with many people competing for his attention. Today, thanks to the journalist at Decrypt, the President is aware of our…
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– Keonne Rodriguez (@keonne) December 15, 2025
\n\nTrump Pardon: How A Presidential Review Might Move Forward\n
The process for clemency typically involves the Office of the Pardon Attorney at the Justice Department, which vets petitions and may seek input from prosecutors and judges. But, you know, Trump can just do his own thing. 🤷\u200d♂️
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The president has broad constitutional authority to grant pardons or commutations for federal offenses. So, we\’ll just have to wait and see what happens. 🤔
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In this case, the president asked that the Attorney General examine the matter, which could lead to a formal review of any clemency petition. Stay tuned, folks! 📺
\n\nPolitical And Public Reactions\n
Reports have varied in tone, with some outlets focusing on the scale of the funds prosecutors said were moved – $237 million – and others highlighting the unusual nature of a president publicly saying he\’d “look into” an active clemency matter shortly after sentencing. 🤯
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Legal experts note that public comments from a sitting president can speed attention to a case, but they don\’t guarantee relief. So, don\’t get your hopes up just yet, Keonne! 😬
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Opinions among commentators are mixed; some urge careful review while others stress that federal sentences reflect convictions from established court processes. Yadda, yadda, yadda… 🤷\u200d♂️
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Ah, the plot thickens! 🍝 United States President Donald Trump has decided to “take a look” at the case of Keonne Rodriguez, co-founder of the Samourai Wallet, and might – just might – consider clemency. 🤔
According to reporters present at a White House exchange, Trump said he’d ask the Attorney General to examine the matter. Because, you know, that’s exactly what you do when you’re a busy president – you add “possible pardon for a convicted crypto entrepreneur” to your to-do list. 📝
The comment came after federal prosecutors secured guilty pleas and sent Rodriguez to prison. Oh, and let’s not forget the $230 million in criminal proceeds that went through the Samourai Wallet. 🤑
Statement On A High-Profile Sentencing
The US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York told us that Rodriguez and his buddy, William Lonergan Hill, pleaded guilty to running an unlicensed money-transmitting business and related conspiracy counts. Yikes! 🚨
Prosecutors said those transfers were connected to all sorts of shady stuff: narcotics trafficking, darknet markets, cyber intrusions, frauds, sanctioned jurisdictions… you name it! 🤯
Sentencing And Legal Outcomes
The guilty pleas were entered in late July 2025, and sentencing took place on November 19, 2025. The Department of Justice also pursued forfeiture and fines, because why not? 🤑
Rodriguez responded to Trump’s remarks with a witty remark: “This President knows all about lawfare.” 😏
I have always said that the most challenging aspect of getting a pardon for me and Bill would be getting the attention of @realDonaldTrump. He is very busy with many people competing for his attention. Today, thanks to the journalist at Decrypt, the President is aware of our…
– Keonne Rodriguez (@keonne) December 15, 2025
Trump Pardon: How A Presidential Review Might Move Forward
The process for clemency typically involves the Office of the Pardon Attorney at the Justice Department, which vets petitions and may seek input from prosecutors and judges. But, you know, Trump can just do his own thing. 🤷♂️
The president has broad constitutional authority to grant pardons or commutations for federal offenses. So, we’ll just have to wait and see what happens. 🤔
In this case, the president asked that the Attorney General examine the matter, which could lead to a formal review of any clemency petition. Stay tuned, folks! 📺
Political And Public Reactions
Reports have varied in tone, with some outlets focusing on the scale of the funds prosecutors said were moved – $237 million – and others highlighting the unusual nature of a president publicly saying he’d “look into” an active clemency matter shortly after sentencing. 🤯
Legal experts note that public comments from a sitting president can speed attention to a case, but they don’t guarantee relief. So, don’t get your hopes up just yet, Keonne! 😬
Opinions among commentators are mixed; some urge careful review while others stress that federal sentences reflect convictions from established court processes. Yadda, yadda, yadda… 🤷♂️
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