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Justin Sun Secures Top Spot in $TRUMP Token Contest, Wins Private Dinner with Trump

The Chinese-born crypto mogul's $93M investment in Trump-linked ventures raises ethical concerns and regulatory scrutiny.

Justin Sun participates in a session during the Token 2049 crypto conference in Dubai on May 1, 2025.
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Overview

  • Justin Sun, founder of the Tron blockchain, has become the top holder of $TRUMP tokens, securing an invitation to President Trump's gala dinner on May 22.
  • Sun currently holds $18.6M in $TRUMP tokens and has invested $75M in World Liberty Financial, bringing his total stake in Trump-linked crypto ventures to $93M.
  • World Liberty Financial directs 75% of its revenue to Trump-affiliated entities, raising questions about financial incentives and potential conflicts of interest.
  • Critics have called the $TRUMP token dinner contest potentially unconstitutional and an avenue for corruption, though Trump and ethics officials have not commented.
  • The SEC has paused its 2023 fraud case against Sun, reflecting shifting regulatory priorities under the Trump administration.