According to BlockBeats, on July 2nd and July 4th, which mark the 250th anniversary of American independence, the White House is discussing a proposal to grant a presidential pardon to 250 people. The White House advisory team remains divided on whether this has political implications, and it's uncertain whether it will be ultimately signed. However, the potential pardon has already sparked intensive lobbying by lawyers and intermediaries, with each party hoping to secure clemency for their clients before a possible announcement.

The Atlantic reports that Jho Low, a key figure in the multi-billion dollar 1MDB scandal, has been added to the amnesty list. The U.S. Department of Justice previously filed charges against him for money laundering and conspiracy to bribe foreign officials. Low, through a spokesperson, has denied any wrongdoing, and his whereabouts remain unknown. Rapper Pras Michel, convicted of lobbying schemes related to the 1MDB scandal, is also under consideration.

The most watched potential pardon in the crypto world is undoubtedly SBF, the founder of FTX. After FTX's collapse in 2022, he was charged with multiple counts of fraud and money laundering, and sentenced to 25 years in prison in 2024, where he is currently serving his sentence. Shortly after his sentencing, SBF's family and team began quietly lobbying individuals close to Trump. In early 2025, his parents attempted to establish contact with people within Trump's inner circle through intermediaries; in March 2025, SBF publicly expressed goodwill and goodwill in an interview with the conservative media outlet Tucker Carlson while in prison. In June 2026, SBF formally submitted a post-sentence pardon application through the U.S. Department of Justice. Although Trump publicly stated in early 2026 that he had "no plans to pardon SBF," SBF and his team continue their efforts, hoping to capitalize on the opportunity presented by the large-scale pardons commemorating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.

White House officials responded to the pardon plan by saying that President Trump is the final decision-maker for all pardons, and that he will take the constitutional powers of pardon and commutation seriously. All requests will be subject to a rigorous review process by the Department of Justice and the White House Counsel's Office before being submitted to the President.

Prediction market data shows that the competition among potential Trump pardonees is fierce. Former FTX executive Ryan Salame leads with a 54% probability, becoming the "most likely person to be pardoned by Trump before 2027." SBF's chances of being pardoned before July 31 are only 1%, indicating a low overall chance. Ghislaine Maxwell, a figure associated with the Epstein case, has only a 5% chance of being pardoned by the end of 2026. International figures such as Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and former Peruvian President Pedro Castillo are also being considered.