Will Rand Paul's clemency request for Ross Ulbricht receive formal consideration by mid-2025?
Yes • 50%
No • 50%
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Senator Rand Paul Urges President Trump to Free Silk Road Founder Ross Ulbricht from Life Sentence
Jan 21, 2025, 09:57 PM
Senator Rand Paul has urged President Donald Trump to free Ross Ulbricht, the founder of Silk Road, who is currently serving a life sentence. Paul's request comes in the form of a letter asking for clemency or a commutation of Ulbricht's sentence. This move aligns with Trump's previous campaign promises to consider Ulbricht's case.
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No • 50%
Yes • 50%
Clemency Granted • 33%
Clemency Denied • 33%
No Decision Made • 34%
Majority Oppose Clemency • 25%
Majority Support Clemency • 25%
Even Split • 25%
Insufficient Data • 25%
No Significant Action • 25%
New Legislation Proposed • 25%
Legal Challenges to Pardon • 25%
Increased Advocacy for Reform • 25%
Predominantly Positive • 25%
Minimal Coverage • 25%
Balanced • 25%
Predominantly Negative • 25%
No Decision by 2025 • 25%
Clemency Granted • 25%
Sentence Commuted • 25%
Request Denied • 25%