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Trump's Binance Pardon: Just How Deep Does This Swamp Go?Alright, let's get one thing str... Trump's Binance Pardon: Just How Deep Does This Swamp Go?
Alright, let's get one thing straight: I'm so sick of this. Another day, another Trump scandal that's somehow even more brazen than the last. This time, it's the pardon of Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, or "CZ" as he's apparently known. The dude pleaded guilty to money laundering charges, served a measly four months, and then boom! -- a presidential pardon? Give me a break.
The "I Don't Know Him" Defense
Trump, of course, is playing dumb. "I don't know who he is," he told 60 Minutes. Oh, really? Then how do you explain the fact that Binance, this guy's company, allegedly greased the wheels of a crypto venture tied to your sons, Eric and Donald Jr.? Trump on Binance cryptocurrency tycoon he pardoned: "I don't know who he is"
It's always the same song and dance. "My sons are into it. I'm glad they are, because it's probably a great industry, crypto. I think it's good. You know, they're running a business, they're not in government," Trump said. That's his excuse? That his kids are "running a business"? As if that absolves him of any responsibility for the grimy deals they're cutting.
And the best part? He claims CZ was a victim of a "Biden witch hunt." Seriously? A "witch hunt" that resulted in a guilty plea and a prison sentence? If that's a witch hunt, I'll take one.
The Swamp Keeps on Swamping
Here's the thing that really gets under my skin: the sheer audacity of it all. This isn't some minor oversight or a "mistake." This is a deliberate, calculated move that stinks to high heaven. It's corruption, plain and simple.
The excuse that "a lot of people said that he wasn't guilty of anything" makes me want to scream. "A lot of people?" Who are these "people," Donny? Your golf buddies? The talking heads on Fox News?
But wait, are we really supposed to believe that a former President is completely ignorant of the dealings of his own family? No. That's not plausible.
Details on exactly how Binance boosted this World Liberty Financial stablecoin remain scarce, but the appearance of impropriety is deafening. Is this just a case of good old-fashioned cronyism, or is there something even more sinister lurking beneath the surface? Binance CEO dismisses claims the firm boosted a Trump crypto venture ahead of CZ pardon
Offcourse, this raises the question: how much did Trump and his family personally profit from Binance's activities? We may never know the full extent of it.
The Bigger Picture
This whole mess highlights a much larger problem: the revolving door between politics and the private sector. Guys like CZ can buy their way out of trouble, while the rest of us are left to foot the bill. It ain't right.
And let's not forget the original charges against Zhao. The government claimed he caused "significant harm to U.S. national security" by allowing terrorist groups like Hamas to move around millions of dollars. And this is the guy Trump decides to pardon? What kind of message does that send?
I mean, am I the only one seeing this? Maybe I'm going crazy. I need a drink...
So, What's the Real Story?
This isn't about "witch hunts" or "great industries." This is about power, money, and the corrupting influence of both. It's a reminder that the swamp is alive and well, and that some people are more than happy to wallow in it.