Trump Hosts Controversial $TRUMP Memecoin Crypto Dinner

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Regulatory Capture Electoral Manipulation

Trump hosted a high-profile cryptocurrency dinner at his National Golf Club, with guest list revealing significant foreign national attendance and potential regulatory conflicts. 73% of top attendees are foreign nationals, including Justin Sun, a crypto entrepreneur currently facing SEC fraud lawsuits. The dinner, costing over $1 million per seat, has prompted investigations from Congressional Democrats including Representatives Casten, Smith, and Raskin.

Sources & Citations

[1] Trump is hosting a dinner for the biggest buyers of his memecoin. The guest list is now set—and many of the winners are foreign nationals · May 12, 2025 Tier 2

[2] Private event with crypto customers fuels accusations of Trump profiting off presidency · May 23, 2025 Tier 1

[3] Democrats Threaten Lawsuits, Join Protests Ahead of Trump Memecoin Dinner · May 22, 2025 Tier 2

[4] Trump's crypto dinner cost over $1 million per seat, on average · May 23, 2025 Tier 1

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The Cascade Ledger. “Trump Hosts Controversial $TRUMP Memecoin Crypto Dinner.” The Capture Cascade Timeline, May 22, 2025. https://capturecascade.org/event/2025-05-22--who-won-a-seat-at-trump-s-crypto-dinner/