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Trump Hosts Private Dinner for $TRUMP Token Investors Amid Ethics and Transparency Concerns

The exclusive event at Trump’s Virginia golf club includes foreign-linked top investors, anonymous guest lists, and allegations of pay-to-play politics.

People walk past a cryptocurrency exchange office with a screen featuring US President Donald Trump holding cryptocurrency coins in Hong Kong on March 12, 2025.
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Overview

  • President Trump is hosting a private dinner for the top 220 holders of his $TRUMP cryptocurrency at his Virginia golf club, with the top 25 receiving VIP access and a White House tour.
  • The guest list remains unpublished, and the White House asserts the event is part of Trump's personal time, not an official function.
  • Blockchain data identifies the leading $TRUMP wallet as linked to HTX, a crypto exchange associated with Chinese-born billionaire Justin Sun, who also has significant financial ties to Trump-affiliated ventures.
  • Critics and ethics watchdogs have condemned the event as a pay-to-play scheme, highlighting concerns about foreign influence and lack of transparency in crypto-driven fundraising.
  • Analysis reveals that nearly 43% of contest winners have suffered net losses from $TRUMP investments, raising questions about the speculative nature of the cryptocurrency.