[J.JTimes] Trump’s Meme Coin Dinner: $148M Crypto Party Sparks Outrage

@J.JTimes On the night of the 22nd, Donald Trump hosted a private crypto-themed dinner at the Trump National Golf Club in Virginia. The guest list? Only those who owned the most of his meme coin—“Trump Coin,” or $TRUMP. The top 25 holders received not just a dinner ticket, but access to a special reception and even a White House tour. In total, the event drew investments of over $148 million—a meme coin auction disguised as a VIP dinner. What really raised eyebrows was the appearance of Justin Sun, a Chinese-born crypto tycoon who’s been sued by the SEC for fraud. Sun previously invested $75 million in a crypto company tied to Trump’s family, prompting strong concerns over conflict of interest. In his speech, Trump claimed: “I always put the country before business,” and criticized the Biden administration for “cracking down on crypto innovators.” He promised to welcome them to America instead. Outside, however, it was a different scene. Over 100 protesters held signs like “Stop Crypto Corruption” and “Release the Guest List.” Senator Elizabeth Warren slammed the event as a “corruption circus,” accusing Trump of using his presidential campaign to make himself richer through crypto.