Senator Warren Rejects CZ Defamation Threat, Citing DOJ on Money Laundering Plea

Senator Elizabeth Warren’s legal team has dismissed Binance founder Changpeng Zhao’s defamation threat, asserting her tweet about his guilty plea accurately reflects the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) description. This dispute arose after Warren’s October 23 social media post following Zhao’s presidential pardon reignited debate about crypto regulation and the influence of politics in digital asset markets. Legal Defense Rooted in DOJ Language The official response, issued on November 2, 2025, insists that any lawsuit would face substantial legal challenges based on public records and constitutional protections. Warren’s attorneys referred specifically to the DOJ’s November 21, 2023, press release in their response to Zhao source: https://beincrypto.com/warren-rebuts-zhao-defamation-threat/