US EditionDinner with Trump: It’ll Set You Back only $1 Million
- On May 22, 2025, a black-tie event took place at a secret upscale venue, exclusively inviting the 220 largest holders of President Trump's $TRUMP meme coin.
- The event followed $TRUMP's launch in January, amid controversy over its legitimacy and ties to Trump's businesses, which earned $312 million including $43 million in fees.
- President Trump arrived by helicopter, gave a 23-minute speech supporting crypto without announcements, and briefly greeted top 25 token holders but did not dine or engage extensively.
- Many attendees, including notable crypto figures, expressed disappointment with the event's value, food, and limited interaction, while critics warned the event blurred lines between public office and personal gain.
- The dinner intensified scrutiny over legal risks involving the presidential seal’s use and raised calls for clearer rules on political access and crypto-related influence.
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President Donald Trump is drawing flak for making forays into the crypto industry and taking part in a Thursday dinner for his meme coin while at the same time leading an administration that’s making efforts to deliver deregulation and otherwise boost the industry.
'A way to get the president's ear': Trump's private crypto dinner raises ethics concerns
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'Cut them off': Ardent MAGA defender warns Trump just made a huge 'mistake'
A staunch defender of President Donald Trump delivered a rare rebuke of the MAGA leader over Trump's crypto dinner that rewarded the top 220 investors of his meme coin. Trump held an hour-long dinner Thursday night at his golf club in Virginia with investors who collectively spent about $394 million...
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