On Wednesday, cryptocurrency entrepreneur Roger Ver—widely known as "Bitcoin Jesus" and founder of Bitcoin.com—appeared on The Alex Jones Show alongside Mike Adams, founder of Natural News and widely recognized as "The Health Ranger." During the segment, Adams made a bold public appeal: "I am personally advocating for President Trump to consider a pardon for Roger Ver."
A Silent Protest and Legal Ordeal
Ver joined Tracy Thurman, campaign lead for freerogernow.org, sitting with a strip of tape over his mouth displaying the word "censored"—a silent protest against what they describe as selective prosecution. Thurman recounted Ver's history with the U.S. government since 1999, explaining that he left the country after concluding that he would never be safe from lawfare. "This is something they have in common with Alex Jones—they were both canaries in the coal mine of lawfare," she said.
Thurman detailed how federal agents raided the office of Ver's attorney, seizing confidential communications protected by attorney-client privilege. She warned that if the government succeeds in this case, it would set a dangerous precedent that could dismantle fundamental freedoms. Ver faces charges related to alleged tax evasion, with a potential sentence exceeding 100 years.
Adams' Case for Clemency
Adams interjected during Thurman's presentation to emphasize his personal advocacy for a presidential pardon. "A pardon of Roger Ver would send a very powerful message to the pro-freedom, pro-American, pro-crypto community—that Donald Trump understands their plight and will not allow the Department of Justice to be weaponized against advocates of decentralized finance," he stated. Adams also linked Ver's case to the broader fight against central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), noting that Ver's educational work helped people realize the dangers of CBDCs, which he believes is one reason the pre-Trump administration targeted him.
Looking to a New Administration
Adams expressed hope that the election of Donald Trump as the 47th president signals a dramatic change. "The defeat of Kamala and the imminent defeat of elements of the deep state," he said, suggesting that the current era is shifting. Thurman and Ver shared this optimism. Adams concluded: "If you want to make America the crypto capital of the world, you start by pardoning Roger Ver and unleash him as an innovator for America—that's how you make America great again."
Adams also called for Trump to consider pardons for Ross Ulbricht, Julian Assange, and even Edward Snowden. He urged viewers to visit freerogernow.org to sign a petition supporting Ver's release and to review his Motion to Dismiss.