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Trump's Meme Coin Soars Amid Ethics Concerns

5/3/2025

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Republican Senators Cynthia Lummis and Lisa Murkowski raised alarms about President Trump's dinner for elite investors in his $TRUMP meme coin, fearing ethical breaches. Meanwhile, Democrats like Elizabeth Warren and Adam Schiff called for a federal ethics probe, cautioning against possible "pay to play" corruption. In a surprising twist, the meme coin's value skyrocketed by over 50% after the news broke.

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Republican Senators Cynthia Lummis and Lisa Murkowski raised alarms about President Trump's dinner for elite investors in his $TRUMP meme coin, fearing ethical breaches. Meanwhile, Democrats like Elizabeth Warren and Adam Schiff called for a federal ethics probe, cautioning against possible "pay to play" corruption. In a surprising twist, the meme coin's value skyrocketed by over 50% after the news broke.