Trump on cryptocurrency tycoon he pardoned: "I don't know who he is"
Trump on cryptocurrency tycoon he pardoned: "I don't know who he is"
President Trump told 60 Minutes he doesn’t know the Binance crypto exchange founder he pardoned. Binance has done business with the Trump family’s crypto firm World Liberty Financial.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article's main claim that Trump stated he doesn't know the person he pardoned is supported by one source. However, the connection to the Trump family's crypto firm requires further verification. The article presents a moderate bias by focusing on a potentially controversial statement without providing extensive context.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: President Trump told 60 Minutes he doesn't know the Binance crypto exchange founder he pardoned.
- Verification Source #2: Source 2 states: 'I don't know who he is,' Trump said of Changpeng Zhao, the crypto billionaire he pardoned 10 days ago.
- Assessment: Supported
- Claim: Binance has done business with the Trump family's crypto firm World Liberty Financial.
- Assessment: Unverified. None of the provided sources confirm this claim.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Source 2: 'I don't know who he is,' Trump said of Changpeng Zhao, the crypto billionaire he pardoned 10 days ago.