At the Libertarian National Convention, former President Donald Trump announced his intention to commute Ross Ulbricht's life sentence if re-elected. Ulbricht, an Austin native and creator of the Silk Road online drug marketplace, was sentenced to life in prison in 2015 for his role in facilitating drug sales and other crimes. The announcement was met with strong support from libertarians at the convention.
Former President Donald Trump faced a hostile reception at the Libertarian National Convention in Washington, D.C., as he sought the party's nomination and votes. Despite promising to support key Libertarian issues and to commute the sentence of Ross Ulbricht, the crowd largely booed and jeered him. Libertarian members expressed strong opposition to Trump, criticizing him as authoritarian and not aligned with their ideals.
Former President Donald Trump faced a hostile reception and repeated booing during his speech at the Libertarian Party convention, where he attempted to sway Libertarian voters critical of his policies. Despite pledging to appoint a Libertarian to his Cabinet and to commute the sentence of Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht, many in the crowd remained opposed to him. The convention, held at the Washington Hilton, also featured speeches from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy.
Former President Donald Trump was loudly booed at the Libertarian Party’s national convention when he asked attendees to nominate or vote for him. Despite some support from his followers, Trump faced significant opposition and left the stage after a short speech. Chase Oliver won the Libertarian presidential nomination, and Trump's campaign highlighted concerns over third-party candidates like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Trump’s promise to commute Ross Ulbricht’s sentence received some cheers, but overall, his remarks did not sway the Libertarian audience.
Former President Donald Trump faced a hostile reception at the Libertarian National Convention, where he was loudly booed and heckled. Despite promising to appoint a libertarian to his Cabinet and to pardon Ross Ulbricht if reelected, Trump taunted the third party for its low vote share and faced criticism for his past presidency. The event highlighted tensions within the Libertarian Party and between Trump supporters and libertarian delegates.
Former President Donald Trump was booed and heckled at the Libertarian National Convention, where he committed to freeing Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the Silk Road online marketplace.
Former President Donald Trump faced a hostile reception at the Libertarian National Convention, where he was booed and jeered while soliciting votes and the party's endorsement. Despite some cheers for his promises, such as commuting Ross Ulbricht's life sentence, the crowd largely rejected his overtures, highlighting the deep divide between Trump and libertarian voters.
