Trump-pardoned crypto billionaire becomes top political donor

Sep 3, 2026 4:11 PM

A billionaire who pleaded guilty to anti-money laundering violations is now the primary financial engine behind Nigel Farage’s Reform UK. After a pardon from Donald Trump, Ben Delo provided 75% of the party's private donations, outraising both Labour and the Conservatives. This means a single individual with a history of federal crimes is effectively bankrolling a major British political movement. Should one person be allowed to have this much influence over a democracy?
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