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Hassan Shittu

White House Defends CZ Pardon After DOJ Review Process

The White House said President Donald Trump's pardon of Binance founder Changpeng Zhao followed a comprehensive review by the Department of Justice and White House Counsel's Office. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated the clemency decision adhered to standard procedures applied to all pardon requests. Zhao pleaded guilty in November 2023 to Bank Secrecy Act violations and served a four-month sentence from April through September 2024.