White House Explains Decision to Pardon Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao

The White House carefully reviewed the pardon request for Binance founder, Changpeng Zhao, and followed established procedures before sending it to President Donald Trump. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt clarified that the president was not personally acquainted with Zhao and his actions were based on legal considerations. The process involved a thorough review by both the Department of Justice and White House Counsel. Leavitt emphasized that this pardon was granted after rigorous analysis and is the final decision made by the President.