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On his 33rd birthday, Bankman-Fried had an unusual present—an interview with Tucker Carlson conducted from jail. Carlson wasted no time in confronting Bankman-Fried about his surprisingly swift abandonment by the Democratic Party. Bankman-Fried shared that, initially, he identified as center-left and expressed optimism in President Biden's leadership. However, after spending years in Washington, he grew disillusioned with the administration’s direction.
By late 2022, Bankman-Fried revealed he was making donations to Republicans, which coincidentally surfaced around the time of FTX's collapse. This political pivot raised suspicions regarding his motivations and the consequences he faced post-collapse.