'No idea who he is', says Trump after pardoning crypto tycoon
'No idea who he is', says Trump after pardoning crypto tycoon
The president pardoned Changpeng Zhao, the co-founder of the world’s largest crypto exchange, in October.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article is factually accurate, reporting on Donald Trump's claim that he doesn't know Changpeng Zhao despite pardoning him. The reporting appears mostly objective, with a slight slant towards highlighting the unusual nature of the situation.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: The president pardoned Changpeng Zhao, the co-founder of the world's largest crypto exchange, in October.
- Verification Source #1: Reports that US President Donald Trump says he does not know who Changpeng Zhao is, despite pardoning the cryptocurrency multi-billionaire last month.
- Verification Source #2: Confirms that the president pardoned Changpeng Zhao, the co-founder of the world's largest crypto exchange, in October.
- Verification Source #4: States that Trump pardoned the money-laundering crypto billionaire last month.
- Verification Source #5: Confirms Trump pardoned cryptocurrency Binance founder 'CZ'.
- Assessment: Supported by multiple sources.
- Claim: Donald Trump says he does not know who Changpeng Zhao is.
- Verification Source #1: Reports that US President Donald Trump says he does not know who Changpeng Zhao is.
- Verification Source #4: Reports that Trump admits he has 'no idea' who billionaire Changpeng 'CZ' Zhao he pardoned is.
- Verification Source #5: Reports that Donald Trump said that he had no idea who cryptocurrency Binance founder 'CZ' was.
- Assessment: Supported by multiple sources.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Source 1: 'US President Donald Trump says he does not know who Changpeng Zhao is, despite pardoning the cryptocurrency multi-billionaire last month.'
- Source 2: 'The president pardoned Changpeng Zhao, the co-founder of the world's largest crypto exchange, in October.'