Trump's Controversial Pardon of Silk Road Founder

President Donald Trump announced he granted a full pardon to Ross Ulbricht, creator of the Silk Road website. Ulbricht is serving a life sentence for operating an online marketplace that facilitated the illegal trade of drugs and other illicit products. The decision has sparked widespread debate.

In a significant and contentious move, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday his decision to issue a full and unconditional pardon for Ross Ulbricht.

Ulbricht, who is serving a life sentence, was the mastermind behind the infamous Silk Road website, which operated as a hub for the secretive buying and selling of illegal goods, including drugs.

The pardon has ignited a fierce debate, with critics and supporters weighing in on the implications of releasing Ulbricht, who many view as a pioneer of the dark web.

(With inputs from agencies.)