前總統唐納德·特朗普（Donald Trump）降落在爭議的中心

前總統唐納德·特朗普（Donald Trump）再次通過籌款活動降落在爭議的中心

Former President Donald Trump is once again at the center of a national conversation, this time over a fundraising event that features a staggering $1.5 million per seat price tag. The exclusive “Crypto & AI Innovators Dinner,” hosted by MAGA Inc. at Trump’s golf club near Washington, D.C., will bring together some of the biggest names in the tech and investment world for an evening with the former president.

前總統唐納德·特朗普（Donald Trump）再次處於全國對話的中心，這次是一次籌款活動，其每座價格達到150萬美元。由Maga Inc.在華盛頓特區特朗普的高爾夫俱樂部主持的獨家“加密和AI創新者晚餐”將與前總統一起度過一個夜晚的一些知名人士。

The dinner is part of a broader effort by Trump to capitalize on his enduring popularity among conservative voters as he prepares for a 2024 presidential bid. MAGA Inc., a super political action committee (super PAC) supporting Trump’s 2024 presidential bid, will be hosting the event. According to NBC News, which first reported on the dinner, the event is expected to be attended by several high-profile crypto investors and tech entrepreneurs, including billionaire venture capitalist David Sacks, a longtime Trump ally.

晚餐是特朗普為在2024年總統競標準備時在保守派選民中持久普及的更廣泛努力的一部分。超級政治行動委員會（Super PAC）支持特朗普的2024年總統競標，將主持該活動。根據首次報導晚宴的NBC新聞報導，預計該活動將有幾位備受矚目的加密投資者和科技企業家參加，包括億萬富翁風險投資家資本家戴維·薩克斯（David Sacks），這是特朗普的長期盟友。

Those who donate $1.5M will get an invitation to the dinner, which is part of a broader fundraising package that also includes a $50,000 tier for a Zoom meeting with Trump and $250,000 for a small-dollar roundtable discussion.

那些捐贈150萬美元的人將收到晚餐的邀請，這是一個更廣泛的籌款計劃的一部分，其中還包括50,000美元的與特朗普的縮放會議和250,000美元的小型圓桌討論。

However, the dinner could be canceled “for any reason,” in which case the contribution will be used for other Trump-related political activity and the donor will receive a special edition Trump NFT.

但是，可以“出於任何原因”取消晚餐，在這種情況下，捐款將用於其他與特朗普有關的政治活動，捐助者將獲得特別版的特朗普NFT。

This detail has sparked criticism, with some arguing that it devalues the concept of political engagement and may be exploitative, especially considering that a significant portion of the funds will likely be used for Trump’s personal political endeavors.

這個細節引發了批評，有人認為它貶低了政治參與的概念，並且可能是剝削性的，特別是考慮到大部分資金可能會用於特朗普的個人政治努力。

According to Cryptopolitan, the NFTs being offered are part of Trump’s broader push into the digital token space. This follows his earlier ventures, such as the 2023 sale of Trump Digital Trading Cards, which reportedly generated millions of dollars.

根據密碼大都會的說法，所提供的NFT是特朗普更廣泛地進入數字代幣領域的一部分。這是在他較早的冒險之後，例如2023年出售特朗普數字交易卡，據報導，這產生了數百萬美元。

The event has also triggered bipartisan scrutiny over the blending of crypto assets with political fundraising. Republican Senator Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming, a vocal cryptocurrency advocate, expressed her discomfort with the format.

該活動還引發了對加密資產與政治籌款的融合的兩黨審查。 Wyoming的共和黨參議員辛西婭·盧米斯（Cynthia Lummis）是一位聲音加密貨幣倡導者，對這種格式表示不適。

“This is my president we’re talking about, but I am willing to say that this gives me pause,” Lummis told Politico, adding that she prefers more traditional fundraising methods.

“這是我正在談論的總統，但我願意說這給了我停頓，”盧米斯告訴Politico，並補充說她更喜歡傳統的籌款方法。

Critics, such as ethics watchdog CREW, argue that the format may inadvertently open the door to influence-peddling, allowing ultra-wealthy crypto investors to buy access to the former president under the guise of blockchain innovation.

諸如道德監督機組人員之類的批評家認為，這種格式可能會無意中打開影響力粉末的大門，使超大的加密貨幣投資者以區塊鏈創新的幌子購買了前總統的訪問權限。

Common Dreams reports that such practices could erode public trust in campaign finance systems, especially at a time when institutions are already struggling to maintain credibility.

共同夢想報告說，這種做法可能會侵蝕公眾對競選融資系統的信任，尤其是在機構已經在努力保持信譽的時候。

In addition to the high-dollar fundraiser, a second crypto-focused dinner is slated for May 22, 2025, at the White House, where the top 220 holders of the $TRUMP meme coin will be invited for dinner. The top 25 holders will get VIP perks, including a special White House tour and exclusive reception.

除了高價籌款活動外，第二次以加密貨幣為重點的晚餐定於2025年5月22日在白宮舉行，其中$ Trump Meme Coin的前220名持有人將邀請晚餐。前25名持有人將獲得VIP津貼，包括特別的白宮巡迴演出和獨家招待會。

This format has furthered concerns that individuals are being granted political access based on how much digital currency they hold, rather than on merit or public interest. It also raises questions about the role of political institutions in an age of decentralized finance and tokenized identities.

這種格式進一步擔心，根據他們持有的數字貨幣的數量，而不是根據優點或公共利益，正在授予個人的政治訪問權限。它還提出了有關政治機構在分散財務和標記身份時代的作用的疑問。

Experts say Trump’s embrace of cryptocurrency-based fundraising signals a new frontier in campaign finance. While digital assets are legal and loosely regulated in many areas, they present unique challenges for transparency and disclosure.

專家說，特朗普對基於加密貨幣的籌款活動的擁抱信號表示競選財務的新領域。儘管數字資產是合法的，並且在許多領域受到了寬鬆的監管，但它們帶來了透明和披露的獨特挑戰。

The Federal Election Commission (FEC) has issued limited guidance on crypto contributions, and it remains to be seen how these regulations will evolve in the coming years. For more on crypto and campaign rules, visit the FEC website.

聯邦選舉委員會（FEC）發布了有關加密貨幣捐款的有限指南，在未來幾年中這些法規將如何發展尚待觀察。有關加密和競選規則的更多信息，請訪問FEC網站。

In the meantime, critics are calling for stricter oversight and clearer legislation to prevent potential conflicts of interest. According to a recent policy brief from the Brookings Institution, cryptocurrency contributions lack the traceability of traditional donations and may “create shadows in campaign finance transparency.” This could have broader implications for democratic participation and accountability in the digital age.

同時，批評家呼籲進行更嚴格的監督和更清晰的立法，以防止潛在的利益衝突。根據布魯金斯機構的最新政策摘要，加密貨幣捐款缺乏傳統捐款的可追溯性，並且可能“在競選財務透明度中創造陰影”。這可能對數字時代的民主參與和問責制有更廣泛的影響。