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Contributing sentiments towards policy:

74% : "I just called the mother of Ross William Ulbricht to let her know that in honor of her and the Libertarian Movement, which supported me so strongly, it was my pleasure to have just signed a full and unconditional pardon of her son, Ross," Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform.
53% : " "I'm proud to say that saving his life has been one of our top priorities and that has finally paid off," McArdle said in a statement that also thanked Trump for following through on his vow.
49% : In May 2024, Trump pledged in remarks to the Libertarian Party's national convention in Washington, DC, to commute Ulbricht's sentence immediately upon taking office.
32% : "If you vote for me, on Day 1 I will commute the sentence of Ross Ulbricht to a sentence of time served," Trump said at the time.
17% : Trump called Ulbricht's sentence "ridiculous," claiming it was disproportionate to the crime.

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