Former US President Donald Trump claims he does not know crypto billionaire Changpeng Zhao, despite pardoning him last month. This statement was made during a CBS News’ 60 Minutes interview.

• Trump stated he had “no idea who he is” when asked about pardoning Zhao, who pleaded guilty to enabling money laundering and served four months in prison.
• Zhao’s companies have partnered with firms linked to Trump, including Dominari Holdings, which is based in Trump Tower.
• The pardon lifts restrictions on Zhao running financial ventures, with White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt describing Zhao’s prosecution as an “overly prosecuted case” and part of a “war on cryptocurrency” by the Biden administration.