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Winklevoss Twins Allegedly Favored by Trump Administration

12/16/2025

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In December 2025, a report says Cameron Winklevoss and Tyler Winklevoss, the Winklevoss twins and Gemini co-founders, received favorable treatment from U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration and attended White House events, including a cryptocurrency summit and a donor dinner.
The SEC paused a civil case against the Winklevoss-owned crypto firm to negotiate a settlement.
The investigation suggests the Trump administration relaxed enforcement of securities laws, benefiting companies tied to him.

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In December 2025, a report says Cameron Winklevoss and Tyler Winklevoss, the Winklevoss twins and Gemini co-founders, received favorable treatment from U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration and attended White House events, including a cryptocurrency summit and a donor dinner.
The SEC paused a civil case against the Winklevoss-owned crypto firm to negotiate a settlement.
The investigation suggests the Trump administration relaxed enforcement of securities laws, benefiting companies tied to him.