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Crypto Elite Dine with Trump Amid Ethical Concerns

5/22/2025

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Over 200 affluent crypto investors are gathering for an extravagant dinner with President Trump, where ticket prices range from $55,000 to a staggering $37.7 million. Contest winners have poured $394 million into Trump's cryptocurrency, $TRUMP, sparking worries about foreign influence in U.S. politics and raising ethical dilemmas surrounding the intertwining of Trump's business ventures and his presidency.

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Over 200 affluent crypto investors are gathering for an extravagant dinner with President Trump, where ticket prices range from $55,000 to a staggering $37.7 million. Contest winners have poured $394 million into Trump's cryptocurrency, $TRUMP, sparking worries about foreign influence in U.S. politics and raising ethical dilemmas surrounding the intertwining of Trump's business ventures and his presidency.