What is Trump Dinner? Crypto, Controversy, and a Steak Dinner: Inside Donald Trump’s $TRUMP Meme Coin Gala
On the evening of May 22, over 200 wealthy crypto enthusiasts, influencers, and foreign investors converged at Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia, for what was marketed as "the most exclusive invitation in the world." The event, a black-tie dinner hosted by President Donald Trump, was not a political fundraiser, at least not in name. It was a lavish reward for those who had invested millions into the volatile $TRUMP meme coin, a cryptocurrency intimately tied to Trump and his family.While the evening featured filet mignon, halibut, a presidential appearance, and the flash of Richard Mille watches, the fallout from the event continues to stir legal, ethical, and political concerns.These range from allegations of foreign influence and “pay-to-play” access to questions about crypt...