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Jim Cramer asks if Bankman-Fried could be next Trump pardon

As Trump's pardons stir debate across the crypto world, speculation grows over who could be next — with names like SBF, CZ, and Roger Ver dividing the prediction markets.
Jim Cramer, host of CNBC's "Mad Money," speculated on whether Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of the now-bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX, could potentially receive a pardon from former President Donald Trump. This speculation arises amidst Bankman-Fried's legal troubles, including charges of fraud and conspiracy related to the collapse of FTX. Cramer's comments were made in the context of Trump's history of issuing pardons, particularly to controversial figures. Bankman-Fried has pleaded not guilty to the charges against him, and his trial is set to begin in October. The discussion highlights the intersection of cryptocurrency, legal accountability, and political influence, questioning the implications of such a pardon on the justice system and public perception of financial crimes.

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