$TRUMP Memecoin Dinner Presidential Access

🟡 Fraud & Financial Crime · May 22, 2025

Summary

Trump hosted a black-tie private dinner for the top 220 investors in his personal $TRUMP memecoin, who spent approximately $148 million on the coin, at his Virginia golf club. The top 25 holders received a private VIP reception with the president. The White House refused to release the guest list. Analyses concluded a majority of investors were likely foreign nationals, who are barred from donating to U.S. campaigns. Sen. Chris Murphy called it ‘a channel for bribery.’ CREW called it ‘a clear case of selling presidential access.‘