Trump’s Presidential Pardon for Changpeng Zhao Sparks Controversy

Changpeng Zhao, founder of Binance, received a presidential pardon recently after facing legal challenges related to his company’s anti-money laundering practices. This pardon, subject to rigorous scrutiny from both the Department of Justice and the White House Office of Legal Counsel, has ignited controversy surrounding potential political motivations behind Zhao’s prosecution. While President Trump himself expressed lack of personal familiarity with Zhao, he characterized the case as part of what he perceived as a politically-charged