If Trump can get him out, then maybe all he promised during his campaign can happen, some of it probably. Gary Gensler's tenure will end this year or the next as I read in some comments. I guess it won't make a difference if he fires him or just lets him go in peace and finish his term.
But yeah FREE Ross, 12 years seem too much for what he did. I'm starting to believe they are still trying to squeeze the private keys of Ross's wallet that's why he isn't pardoned.

That's the thing. Politicians are saying a lot when they are trying to be elected. It wouldn't be the first time some empty promises were made but once the election is over it's all forgotten.
Hopefully in this case Trump or whoever will have this decision to follow through will keep their word and make it happen. 12 years is more than enough for what happened there. Sure he did it, and that's a fact, but they way they handled the whole situation was very questionable, and I mean VERY.
Anyway, in around 2 months we and especially the Ulbricht family will know more. I hope all their hopes and prayers won't come crushing down.