Trump Says He Doesn’t Know Changpeng Zhao Despite His Recent Pardon Of The Binance Founder

Nov 4, 2025
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President Trump said he “knows nothing” about Binance founder Changpeng Zhao despite pardoning him last month. Trump claimed the move was meant to boost U.S. crypto competitiveness, distancing himself from Zhao and noting his sons’ deeper involvement in digital assets. Binance recently partnered with Trump-linked World Liberty Financial.