SBF Criticizes U.S. "Political Lawfare," Claims FTX Always Remained Solvent

Odaily News: Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), founder of FTX, posted on X, stating that there is a phenomenon of "political lawfare" in the United States. He claimed the enforcement logic is to "not give the defendant a chance to present evidence." He alleged that the Biden administration's justice system had brought "untenable charges" against him and former U.S. President Donald Trump, while restricting their ability to respond publicly. In his statement, SBF mentioned the case involving Trump's financial records, stating that such expenses often involve accounting classification disputes within businesses, yet prosecutors still filed multiple charges based on them. He also stated that in his own case, he faced a gag order and pre-trial detention measures, and that FTX always maintained solvency.

SBF further stated that he believes he was targeted due to factors such as his opposition to U.S. crypto regulatory policies and changes in his political donation stance. However, these claims represent his personal views and have not been confirmed by judicial authorities. He is currently lobbying for a pardon.