PANews reported on October 13th that X platform user @SrPetersETH posted an image on social media that appeared to show Zhao Changpeng liking a post that read, "If Trump pardons Zhao Changpeng, it's not impossible for him to take over the ASTER token." Zhao Changpeng subsequently responded, saying, "Brother, please stop spreading fake images... I haven't seen the content of this tweet before. Personally, aside from my age, there are no other restrictions preventing me from participating in or running other projects, but I still believe that more opportunities should be given to the younger generation."