**News Flash: Former FTX Exec Ryan Salame Speaks Out**

Ryan Salame, ex-co-CEO of FTX Digital Markets, claims he's been unfairly targeted by the U.S. government due to his Republican donations. In an interview with Tucker Carlson, Salame argued that while he faces charges for campaign finance violations, his former colleague Sam Bankman-Fried, who donated to Democrats, hasn't faced similar charges.

Salame admitted to borrowing money from Alameda for political contributions, totaling $20-30 million to Republican candidates. He also alleged pressure to plead guilty to protect his family, a promise he says the government broke. Salame remains critical of the justice system, highlighting the lack of charges against SBF's family.

Meanwhile, former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison has agreed to turn over most of her assets to FTX creditors, settling her case.