Former President Donald Trump Held a Private Dinner with the Makers of Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, and Patriot Pepe

A political firestorm erupted this weekend after reports surfaced that former President Donald Trump held a private, off-the-record dinner with several of the biggest names

A weekend of relative calm in the political sphere was shattered by a senator’s impassioned call for impeachment, aiming direct fire at former President Donald Trump for alleged involvement in a 'cryptocurrency scam' that threatens national security and the 2026 elections.

Senator Caroline Vance (D-NY) issued her statement on Saturday, expressing outrage at Trump’s private dinner with meme coin billionaires, first reported by anonymous sources and leaked photographs.

The meeting, which took place last month at Trump’s private estate in Palm Beach, reportedly included discussions about cryptocurrency policy, potential endorsements, and using meme coins to fund political activities through decentralized platforms.

Among the guests were known figures behind Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, and the newly surging "Patriot Pepe" token, which saw a 43% spike in value following rumors of Trump’s endorsement.

Senator Vance’s statement came in response to leaked photographs and social media posts that purportedly show major investors and founders of some of the internet’s largest meme coin communities arriving at the Palm Beach estate.

Blockchain sleuths also traced large transactions from wallets associated with Trump-aligned political committees to wallets linked to certain meme coin projects.

While neither Trump’s team nor representatives for the meme coin communities involved have confirmed the meeting, the implication of a quid-pro-quo between political influence and meme coin investments has sparked outrage among senators.

Senator Vance, a known critic of Trump’s 2026 campaign finance practices, went a step further, tying the dinner to potential manipulation of the 2026 elections.

“The American people deserve transparency, not backroom deals with shadowy internet millionaires,” Vance said. “President Trump’s willingness to sell influence to the highest bidder — even to meme coin speculators — represents a grave threat to our democracy.”

Legal experts are divided on whether the dinner alone constitutes an impeachable offense. However, they agree that if financial ties and campaign financing violations are proven, it could spell serious trouble for Trump’s already controversial 2026 campaign.

Meanwhile, Trump’s supporters dismissed the scandal as “another witch hunt,” claiming the senator’s accusations are politically motivated.

As investigations ramp up, the intersection of crypto, memes, and politics promises to be a defining drama of the upcoming election cycle.