Trump Weighs Pardon for Julian Assange in Potential Second Term

Former President Trump discusses the possibility of pardoning WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange if re-elected, amid ongoing legal battles for Assange's extradition.

Trump revealed the consideration during an interview on the TimcastIRL podcast before his Libertarian National Convention speech.
Assange is currently detained in the UK and faces extradition to the U.S. on espionage charges related to the publication of classified documents.
The U.S. High Court recently allowed Assange to appeal his extradition, citing insufficient assurances from U.S. prosecutors.
President Biden has also mentioned the possibility of dropping the case against Assange following a request from the Australian government.
Trump also promised to use clemency powers for other high-profile cases, including those of January 6 rioters and Silk Road creator Ross Ulbricht.