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Trump Hosts Exclusive Dinner for $TRUMP Meme Coin Investors Amid Ethical Concerns

President Trump invites top $TRUMP investors to a private dinner, raising questions about ethics and foreign influence in U.S. politics.


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President Trump is hosting a dinner for 220 top investors in his $TRUMP meme coin at his golf club, sparking ethical concerns over foreign access to the presidency. Critics argue that the event violates the Emoluments Clause, as many top investors are based overseas. The dinner, which includes a private White House tour for the top 25 holders, has drawn bipartisan criticism, with some lawmakers expressing alarm over potential foreign influence. The $TRUMP coin, launched by Trump, has seen significant volatility and is viewed by some as lacking inherent value, raising questions about its legitimacy as an investment.

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The article highlights ethical concerns regarding Trump's auctioning of a private dinner through a crypto token.

Critics express disapproval, questioning the integrity and transparency of the event.

Potential foreign influence raises alarms among political commentators.

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"…Some ethics experts believe that the memecoin, and the exclusive dinner for its top investors, is a serious ethics concern."

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