Trump's Meme Coin Dinner Draws Protests Calling For End to 'Crypto Corruption'
More than a hundred protestors gathered outside Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia, during a private dinner hosted by President Donald Trump for top holders of his meme cryptocurrency, $TRUMP. Demonstrators criticized the event, labeling it a "Grift Gala" and calling for an end to "Crypto Corruption." Advocacy groups, including Americans for Tax Fairness and Public Citizen, condemned the dinner as a sale of political influence. The event catered to the top 220 investors in the $TRUMP token, launched by Trump in January. Notable attendees included crypto mogul Justin Sun and former NBA star Lamar Odom. Press access was denied, and the White House did not disclose the guest list. In response to Trump's crypto ventures, Rep. Maxine Waters introduced the "Stop TRUMP in Crypto Act of 2025," aiming to prevent sitting presidents and their families from profiting from cryptocurrencies. Critics within the crypto community expressed concerns about Trump's involvement undermining legitimacy and attracting regulatory scrutiny.
