FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's (SBF) efforts to secure a presidential pardon have been rebuffed, as President Trump shows no intention of granting clemency. Despite SBF's attempts to appeal to Trump by promoting the Crypto Market Structure Act and expressing support for Trump's policies, a White House spokesperson confirmed that a pardon is not forthcoming. SBF, currently imprisoned, has been actively seeking a pardon since his former cellmate, ex-Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernández, received one last December. SBF's family has also been lobbying for his release, but Trump's administration remains firm in its decision. The message from SBF was relayed by a friend with access to his account.