唐纳德·特朗普（Donald Trump）最近出售价值近2亿美元的品牌纪念品加密硬币的冒险引起了争议

唐纳德·特朗普（Donald Trump）最近出售价值近2亿美元的品牌纪念品加密硬币的冒险引起了争议

Donald Trump, the 45th president of the United States, has found himself at the center of a new controversy as he promotes his own line of souvenir crypto coins.

美国第45任总统唐纳德·特朗普（Donald Trump）在推广自己的纪念品加密货币时，发现自己处于新争议的中心。

According to reports, Trump's venture has raised nearly $200 million in sales of the $TRUMP coins, which are being sold to fund a "contest" with a grand prize of a gala dinner at Trump’s golf resort in Virginia and a chance to meet the President in person.

据报道，特朗普的冒险筹集了近2亿美元的特朗普硬币的销售，这些硬币正在出售，以资助“竞赛”，并在弗吉尼亚州的特朗普高尔夫度假村举行了盛大晚宴，并有机会亲自与总统见面。

The coins, which are advertised as a "limited edition collectible," feature Trump's face and name, and come in various denominations, with the highest being 100 $TRUMP coins, which grant access to the grand prize.

这些硬币被广告宣传为“限量版收藏”，特色是特朗普的脸和名字，并具有各种教派，最高的是100美元的特朗普硬币，授予获得大奖。

Those purchasing the coins can choose to have their identities revealed or remain anonymous. However, despite the vast sums invested, the identities of the top coin holders are yet to be disclosed.

购买硬币的人可以选择揭示其身份或保持匿名。但是，尽管投资了巨额资金，但顶级硬币持有人的身份尚未披露。

The Trump administration officials have distanced themselves from the crypto coin business, emphasizing that it is not linked to any official White House activities.

特朗普政府官员与加密硬币业务保持距离，强调它与任何官方的白宫活动无关。

Nevertheless, questions remain regarding the legality and ethics of the fundraising initiative, especially considering Trump’s past legal issues and controversies.

尽管如此，关于筹款计划的合法性和道德仍然存在问题，尤其是考虑到特朗普过去的法律问题和争议。

Earlier this year, Trump faced criticism for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and the storming of the Capitol by his supporters. He was also impeached by the House of Representatives for "incitement of insurrection" following the Capitol riot.

今年早些时候，特朗普因其处理联盟19日大流行和支持者对国会大厦的袭击而面临批评。国会大厦暴动后，他还因“煽动起义”而受到众议院的弹each。

The contest, which began just days after Trump's inauguration, has seen significant changes in coin value, leading to financial gains or losses for early buyers.

这项比赛在特朗普就职典礼后几天就开始了，它的硬币价值发生了重大变化，从而导致早期买家的财务收益或损失。

The Trump campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

特朗普运动没有立即回应置评请求。

The president's open involvement in these financial dealings throughout his term has also drawn criticism from historians and officials, who view it as an abuse of power and an indication of corruption within the administration.

总统在整个任期内公开参与了这些财务交易，也引起了历史学家和官员的批评，历史学家和官员认为这是对权力的滥用和政府内部腐败的迹象。

"No president in U.S. history has engaged in such blatant self-promotion and personal enrichment, openly soliciting funds from supporters while promoting a 'contest' with himself as the grand prize," said Mark Levin, a legal historian at the University of Texas. "It's an incomprehensible level of corruption."

德克萨斯大学法律历史学家马克·莱文（Mark Levin）说：“美国历史上没有任何总统从事这种公然的自我促进和个人充实，公开向支持者招募资金，同时与自己一起宣传'比赛'作为大奖。” “这是一个难以理解的腐败水平。”

The president's crypto venture also raises concerns about transparency and ethical considerations, especially considering Trump’s refusal to disclose his tax returns and the potential conflict of interest posed by his business dealings.

总统的加密货币冒险也引起了人们对透明度和道德考虑的担忧，尤其是考虑到特朗普拒绝透露其纳税申报表以及其商业往来带来的利益冲突。

"It's troubling that we don't know more about the financial benefits accruing to Trump and his partners in this enterprise," said Charles Urstadt, a political science professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. "We're talking about a president who has repeatedly claimed to be a billionaire businessman, yet he seems intent on blurring the lines between his personal finances and public service."

马萨诸塞州阿默斯特大学的政治学教授查尔斯·厄斯塔特（Charles Urstadt）说：“令人不安的是，我们对特朗普及其合作伙伴在这家企业中所带来的财务利益的了解更多。” “我们谈论的是一位总统，他一再声称自己是亿万富翁的商人，但他似乎打算模糊他的个人理财和公共服务之间的界限。”

As the contest progresses and the grand prize winner is set to be announced in the coming months, the Trump administration will likely face even more scrutiny over this unique and controversial fundraising initiative.

随着比赛的进行，大奖得主将在未来几个月内宣布，特朗普政府可能会对这一独特且有争议的筹款计划面临更加审查。