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Trump's Blockchain Plan Sparks Controversy Over Governance

8/28/2025

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President Trump discussed plans to implement blockchain for government statistics during a cabinet meeting, as stated by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.
Critics claim blockchain does not provide significant benefits over traditional databases.
Trump's remarks on using the National Guard in urban areas sparked concerns about authoritarian governance.
The meeting highlighted worries regarding the administration's connections to cryptocurrency and its governance implications.

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President Trump discussed plans to implement blockchain for government statistics during a cabinet meeting, as stated by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.
Critics claim blockchain does not provide significant benefits over traditional databases.
Trump's remarks on using the National Guard in urban areas sparked concerns about authoritarian governance.
The meeting highlighted worries regarding the administration's connections to cryptocurrency and its governance implications.