Two bipartisan senators in the United States have jointly introduced a resolution opposing Trump's pardon of SBF.

On June 18, U.S. Republican Senator Cynthia Lummis and Democratic Senator Rubén Gallego expressed their backing for a non-binding resolution set to be introduced Wednesday that would block former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) from receiving a presidential pardon, commutation, or any form of executive clemency. The resolution explicitly states Bankman-Fried should never be granted executive clemency under any circumstances—including a full presidential pardon or reduction of his sentence. It further argues that if President Donald Trump approves SBF’s pardon request, it would “erase his criminal conviction, weaken deterrence, and send a dangerous signal that large-scale financial fraudsters can evade permanent accountability.” The resolution is non-binding, as the U.S. Constitution grants the president exclusive authority over pardon power. For context: SBF previously formally applied to Trump for a presidential pardon. Last week, a federal appeals court upheld his seven felony convictions and 25-year prison sentence, leaving only two possible next steps: a presidential pardon or an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. Bankman-Fried was found guilty in November 2023 on charges tied to misappropriating FTX user funds, and received his 25-year sentence in 2024.