In a shocking turn of events, Elizabeth Holmes, the disgraced founder of Theranos, has reportedly asked for a commutation from President Donald Trump, which could see her released from prison years early. The request comes after Trump has granted pardons and commutations to over 1,600 individuals since taking office, many of whom were involved in high-profile cases of fraud.
Holmes was convicted of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud in 2022 and is currently serving an 11-year sentence at the Federal Prison Camp in Texas. However, unlike some other high-profile inmates who have benefited from Trump's clemency, Holmes has only asked for a commutation, which would not wipe out the restitution she owes to investors.
This move comes after Trump granted pardons and commutations to individuals such as Trevor Milton, the founder of Nikola electric vehicles, who was ordered to pay back $660 million in restitution before receiving his pardon. Milton had donated $1.8 million to Trump in 2024, highlighting the lucrative deals that have come with the president's clemency.
However, it is worth noting that Holmes' request for a commutation does not appear to be driven by a desire to avoid paying back the restitution she owes her victims. In fact, her social media account has shown hints of a more strategic move, with tweets praising Trump's involvement in helping Scott Adams, a Dilbert cartoonist who needed medical treatment.
The question on everyone's mind is: will Trump help Holmes? While it seems unlikely that he would grant a full pardon to someone as high-profile as Holmes, given his track record of clemency for other high-profile figures, anything is possible. One thing is certain, however - if Trump does decide to intervene on her behalf, it could be a major blow to justice and potentially pave the way for others like her who have committed similar crimes.
Holmes was convicted of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud in 2022 and is currently serving an 11-year sentence at the Federal Prison Camp in Texas. However, unlike some other high-profile inmates who have benefited from Trump's clemency, Holmes has only asked for a commutation, which would not wipe out the restitution she owes to investors.
This move comes after Trump granted pardons and commutations to individuals such as Trevor Milton, the founder of Nikola electric vehicles, who was ordered to pay back $660 million in restitution before receiving his pardon. Milton had donated $1.8 million to Trump in 2024, highlighting the lucrative deals that have come with the president's clemency.
However, it is worth noting that Holmes' request for a commutation does not appear to be driven by a desire to avoid paying back the restitution she owes her victims. In fact, her social media account has shown hints of a more strategic move, with tweets praising Trump's involvement in helping Scott Adams, a Dilbert cartoonist who needed medical treatment.
The question on everyone's mind is: will Trump help Holmes? While it seems unlikely that he would grant a full pardon to someone as high-profile as Holmes, given his track record of clemency for other high-profile figures, anything is possible. One thing is certain, however - if Trump does decide to intervene on her behalf, it could be a major blow to justice and potentially pave the way for others like her who have committed similar crimes.
I'm really worried about this 
... Elizabeth Holmes' case is still so fresh in our minds, especially after she got caught out for scamming everyone with Theranos. I don't know what's going on in Trump's head, but if he's considering commutation, it could be a huge set-back for justice 
. It's like all the hard work and consequences that Holmes faced are just being swept under the rug 
... what about all those people she ruined with her fake medical tests? Does their pain and loss mean anything to him at all? 
I'm low-key shocked that Elizabeth Holmes would even think she can game the system with Trump's clemency...I mean, we all know he's been pretty generous with pardons and commutations, but come on, 11 years is still a long time for someone who basically ruined lives with her fake blood-testing scam 
. And let's be real, she hasn't exactly shown remorse or even apologized to her victims...it just feels like another example of how powerful people can bend the system to their advantage 
. I'm not saying Trump shouldn't help her at all, but if he does, it's gonna be a tough pill for everyone else to swallow 
And let's not forget that Milton got his pardon after giving Trump $1.8 million... yeah, there's definitely some money involved here. 
. And yeah, the thing with Trump's pardons is shady - it's all about who's got deep pockets and who's connected. Like, Trevor Milton paid Trump like $1.8 million just to get his pardon... talk about corruption! 
. I mean, what's next? Is she gonna get out and start selling blood-testing kits like she used to? 
she asked trump for a commutation and its like wow what is she thinking? but at the same time i get it, if you're willing to donate 1.8 million to him in 2024 then maybe he'll owe you one lol also can we talk about trevor milton and his shady dealings? donating 1.8 million to trump and then getting a pardon is just sus