Trump Pardons Crypto Billionaire, Claims Ignorance in '60 Minutes' Interview

During a CBS '60 Minutes' interview, President Trump was questioned about his decision to pardon Changpeng Zhao, the Binance crypto founder who had pleaded guilty to money laundering in 2023. Trump claimed he 'didn't know who he is' and dismissed concerns of favoritism or pay-to-play, despite Zhao's documented business connections to Trump family ventures.

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