sam bankman-fried claims in a recent interview that his donations to Republicans prevented Democrats from helping him during legal troubles. He discusses past drug abuse allegations and his prison life.

Disgraced crypto founder currently serving a prison sentence.

Interviewer who conducted the interview with SBF.

Mentioned as someone SBF has interacted with.

Former President who was suggested as a potential pardoner for SBF.

crypto exchange founded by SBF that collapsed during fraud allegations.