Ross Ulbricht, founder of the Silk Road darknet market, expresses gratitude to President Trump for his recent pardon, which released him from a life sentence after more than 11 years in prison. Trump criticized Ulbricht's previous sentence as 'ridiculous' and conveyed his intent to honor the Libertarian Movement and Ulbricht's mother, Lyn Ulbricht. Despite facing condemnation from some lawmakers regarding the pardon, Ulbricht views his release as a victory for freedom and a second chance in life, stating he feels grateful and overwhelmed to be free.