# SBF Records Podcast in Prison with Tucker Carlson

*Author: Bankless*
*Published: Mar 6, 2025*
*Source: https://www.bankless.com/fr/read/sbf-records-podcast-in-prison-with-tucker-carlson*

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Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, imprisoned for fraud, claims his growing ties with Republicans influenced his sentencing. He donated more than $40 million to U.S. politicians, prompting media appearances to regain public favor.

## **What’s the Scoop?**
- **Political Donations**: Bankman-Fried donated over $40 million to numerous U.S. Congress members, including prominent Republicans and Democrats.
- **Prison Podcast**: In a prison interview with Tucker Carlson, SBF suggested his Republican affiliations influenced his 25-year sentence.
- **Media Tour**: SBF appears to be actively engaging media outlets as part of an image revival strategy, aiming to rehabilitate his public persona.

> you can do podcasts from prison??? [https://t.co/lNaSxYHWIS](https://t.co/lNaSxYHWIS)— David Hoffman (@TrustlessState) [March 6, 2025](https://twitter.com/TrustlessState/status/1897714327559279018?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
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