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Trump's Meme Coin Receives Boost from Exclusive Dinner Invitation

Trump's meme coin surged over 60% after an exclusive dinner invitation to top holders, raising ethical concerns regarding influence and profit from personal ventures.


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President Trump's meme coin, $TRUMP, surged over 60% after announcing an exclusive dinner for the top 220 holders at Trump National Golf Club. The promotional event offers significant incentives, raising ethical questions regarding potential conflicts of interest as the Trump family profits from cryptocurrency ventures while in office. Critics have condemned this as a form of influence peddling, with lawmakers arguing it undermines presidential integrity. Trump has previously committed to becoming the 'crypto president' amidst a backdrop of significant financial involvement in the crypto sector, heightening scrutiny of his administration's approach to industry regulation.

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Trump's personal cryptocurrency ventures, including the $TRUMP coin, raise significant ethical concerns, commonly viewed as grifting and influence peddling.

The dinner offer highlights the potential for special interests to buy access to the president, undermining public trust in the administration's integrity.

The massive profits generated by the Trump family's crypto activities have led to calls for closer scrutiny and regulation in the cryptocurrency sector.

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