How a $30 Million Crypto Pardon Scheme Collapsed Before Reaching Trump

 A daring $30 million attempt to secure a presidential pardon for Roger Ver—known widely as “Bitcoin Jesus”—collapsed before it even made its way to former President Trump’s desk. The failed scheme exposes how unscrupulous individuals attempted to monetize clemency with fake political leverage.

The Plan Takes Shape Over Lobster in Puerto Rico

The scheme first emerged during a lobster dinner in Puerto Rico, where self-styled operative Matt Argall and crypto figure Brock Pierce proposed a clemency plan to Roger Ver. Argall, a supplement salesman who now calls himself “Lord Argall,” promised access to high-level Washington insiders.

They demanded an upfront payment of $10 million, plus $20 million if the pardon succeeded.

Connection Claims Fall Flat Against White House Denials

Argall claimed links to Robert Wasinger, a GOP operator involved in Trump’s first campaign who allegedly helped secure past pardons. But the White House firmly denied any awareness of the deal.

Trump spokesperson Harrison Fields warned, “Outside grifters trying to make a buck by overstating access … will realize that soon enough.”

Lip-Service, Instagram Photos, and Legal Ghosting

Argall and Pierce tried to bolster credibility with curated social media posts, including sunset cocktails and friendly messaging to Roger Ver. Despite introducing a conservative lawyer, Jesse Binnall, who once represented Trump, the lawyer declined involvement. Ver’s attorney later confirmed that no funds changed hands and called the plan a “scam based on fake claims of political access.”

A Sign of Corruption in the Pardon Market

This incident reflects a broader concern about how clemency has become a marketplace. Some defendants are now targeted by middlemen promising expedited pardons for hefty sums—sometimes requesting millions just to draft paperwork.

Final Take

Despite its bold pitch, the $30 million pardon plot never advanced beyond the drawing board. It collapsed under scrutiny, leaving Roger Ver’s legal fate intact—and marking yet another warning about scams operating within the fringes of political clemency.

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