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		cbg0 on Jan 22, 2025 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Ross Ulbricht granted a full pardon > Trump saw parallels between the attack on Ross and the politically motivated law fare the democrats attacked him with. How exactly was it politically motivated law fare?

speakfreely on Jan 22, 2025 [–]

I think he's referring to the NY state case, which is difficult to dispute that it was done for political purposes. Although I'm sure Trump would say it applies to the federal classified documents case, as well.

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