logoalt Hacker News

cakealert01/22/20254 repliesview on HN

I wonder if he is going to be able to launder and cash out whatever crypto he squirreled away. His finances are probably going to be closely watched.

Starting a business that accepts crypto payments is going to be a tell.


Replies

ktallett01/22/2025

He has admitted his wrong doings and made efforts to change whilst in prison. I doubt he will go straight back to a life even remotely close to before. He was doing good in prison for other inmates and I imagine he will continue doing the same now he has this second chance.

show 1 reply
guywithahat01/22/2025

I'm wondering that too. I think there's three options: he either has secret money hidden away, is going to get a cushy job in tech by some fan, or he's going to be working as a walmart greeter in 3 years.

Honestly I'm hoping he gets an X account so I can follow him and see which it is lol

trillic01/22/2025

If he’s smart he’ll go Jordan Belfort style and make money with book, speaking, and movie deals.

show 1 reply
johnneville01/22/2025

does he even need to launder it ? The pardon may cover any proceeds given Trump described it as "a full and unconditional pardon"

show 1 reply