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Trump Commutes Fraudster, Who Strikes Again with COVID Scam

11/17/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump commuted Eliyahu Weinstein, a convicted fraudster.
Eliyahu Weinstein, now known as Mike Konig, launched a second Ponzi scheme after his release and defrauded investors of $41 million by falsely promoting COVID-19 supplies.
Weinstein was recently convicted again and sentenced to 37 years in prison.
The article suggests that U.S. President Donald Trump may sympathize with Weinstein, viewing him as a kindred spirit despite his repeated crimes.

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U.S. President Donald Trump commuted Eliyahu Weinstein, a convicted fraudster.
Eliyahu Weinstein, now known as Mike Konig, launched a second Ponzi scheme after his release and defrauded investors of $41 million by falsely promoting COVID-19 supplies.
Weinstein was recently convicted again and sentenced to 37 years in prison.
The article suggests that U.S. President Donald Trump may sympathize with Weinstein, viewing him as a kindred spirit despite his repeated crimes.