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Ten years ago to the day, I was sentenced to die in prison. Instead I gave my first public speech in freedom.
I wore a red tie as an homage to @realDonaldTrump, the man who saved my life.
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Ross Ulbricht
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Ross Ulbricht
@RealRossU
Sentenced to die in prison. Pardoned by President Trump after spending 4,130 days (11+ years) in max security. Freedom is sweet!
Joined June 2018
- I got to see the ocean for the first time in over 11 years because @realDonaldTrump released me from prison. On this President's Day, I would like to acknowledge a truly great American President, one who cares about freedom and second chances. Here's to you President Trump.
- Oops...the first thing I try to do on X and I screw it up! I accidentally deleted my last post about taking over the account: 6.5 years ago my wife created this X account to give me my voice back. All this time, she relayed my messages to you word for word. Starting now, MY
- Last night, Donald Trump pledged to commute my sentence on day 1, if reelected. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. After 11 years in prison, it is hard to express how I feel at this moment. It is thanks to your undying support that I may get a second chance.
- Hey @KamalaHarris, You called me "the fentanyl dealer" in your new book and attacked President Trump for freeing me after more than *ELEVEN* years in prison. Yet, I wasn't prosecuted for dealing drugs myself and fentanyl wasn't part of my charges. The truth has never mattered
- Like all of you, I am mourning Charlie Kirk. He stood up for his beliefs and died for them at 31, wearing a T‑shirt that read "Freedom." At 31, my life was taken from me for standing up for what I believed in. And Charlie helped me get it back. He never took credit for it but he
- Two weeks ago today, I took my first steps outside prison walls in over a decade. I was able to liberate Leaf Erikson as well, the little pepper plant that had been clinging to life on the sill of my cell window for the past year or so.
00:00 - Immense gratitude to everyone who voted for President Trump on my behalf. I trust him to honor his pledge and give me a second chance. After 11+ years in darkness, I can finally see the light of freedom at the end of the tunnel. Thank you so much, @realDonaldTrump 🙏
- I want to take a moment to publicly honor my mom and my wife, Lyn and Caroline, for the herculean effort they put into saving me from a life sentence. They worked side-by-side, day after day, for years. Despite many setbacks and countless challenges, they never gave up. The
Today I realized I haven’t felt grass between my toes or smelled a flower in over a decade!- This aged well, didn't it? Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸This is my 11th Independence Day in prison. Wouldn't it be amazing if it was my last? Happy 4th everyone!
- First birthday in freedom today. Beautiful day grilling by the pool. I've been given a new life. It's like being born again.
- Roger Ver was there for me when I was down and needed help. Now Roger needs our support. No one should spend the rest of their life in prison over taxes. Let him pay the tax (if any) and be done with it. #FreeRoger
