Trump meme coin firm invites top buyers to ‘exclusive’ gala with the president
The invitation offers a VIP reception for the top 29 buyers and gold watches for the four highest donors, while investors have lost billions.
- On Thursday, President Donald Trump announced plans to host an exclusive dinner for the 185 largest purchasers of his memecoin, $TRUMP, at his golf club in Sterling, Virginia, on November 22.
- Trading around $2.04 on October 1, the $TRUMP token sits roughly 97% below its peak, while contest rules require holders to maintain their token balance to secure invitations.
- Senators Elizabeth Warren, Adam Schiff, and Richard Blumenthal raised ethics concerns, arguing that linking token purchases to presidential access creates potential conflicts of interest.
- Public Citizen estimates investors have lost an estimated $4.7 billion through cryptocurrency products, while reports indicate Trump has pocketed $635 million from the venture.
- Past events in Virginia and Mar-a-Lago established a pattern of exclusive galas for top donors, which previously faced backlash regarding transparency and the sale of presidential access.
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Trump’s 'brazenly corrupt' dinner offer for meme coin holders sparks outrage: 'Sick'
President Donald Trump is offering some of the biggest holders of his meme coin a chance to dine with him — and the announcement immediately triggered accusations that the president is selling access.The so-called “most exclusive dinner in the world” will invite the top 185 holders of $TRUMP to Trump National on Nov. 22, according to Washington Sun reporter Jeff Stein. The top 29 will receive access to a VIP reception, while the four highest-ran…
Trump meme coin firm invites top buyers to ‘exclusive’ gala with the president
The firm managing President Trump’s “$Trump” coin announced it would be hosting an “exclusive” gala for the top 185 holders of the coin, featuring the president as a speaker. “An evening with 3 Legends and President Donald J. Trump — plus a private meet & greet with a legend to be announced,” the description of the event read, adding that “no attendees will be granted a private meet & greet with the President.”
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