Ross Ulbricht has started his 12th year behind bars for his operation of darknet website Silk Road, and 11 years after his imprisonment, the case for clemency remains uncertain, even with Donald Trump's promise to "save" the now 40-year-old tech enthusiast and privacy advocate.

Donald Trump has said drug dealers should get the death penalty, but now promises to ‘save’ the jailed boss of the internet’s most infamous narcotics market.

Former President Donald Trump reaffirmed his pledge to commute the sentence of Ross Ulbricht, the creator of the online illegal drug marketplace Silk Road. What happened: In a Truth Social Post Wednesday,

Donald Trump again threw his support behind the imprisoned Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht, who began his 12th year in prison on October 1.

Former President Donald Trump has reiterated his commitment to commuting the sentence of Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht.

Donald Trump took to Truth Social to vow he would “save” Ross Ulbricht, the creator of the online illegal drug marketplace Silk Road.

Donald Trump has once again vowed to 'save' Silk Road creator Ross Ulbricht who began his 12th year in prison on Oct 1.

Trump pledges to free Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht's sentence, reigniting debate over the controversial case

Donald Trump has renewed his vow to free the jailed Silk Road founder, Ross Ulbricht, who commenced his 12th year in prison on October 1. The 40-year-old communicated via his family on the X account he uses to draw attention to his situation and personal view.

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