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Trump Welcomes $TRUMP Winners as Token Sinks 96%

4/25/2026

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Trump Hosts Meme-Coin Winners

President Donald Trump will host $TRUMP meme-coin contest winners at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, on Saturday.
The 297 $TRUMP holders will attend, with the 29 largest receiving a VIP reception and toast.
The token has fallen 96% to $2.81, valuing winners’ holdings at about $29 million.
Justin Sun, who finished first, sued the Trump family venture alleging his holdings were frozen, prompting CEO Zach Witkoff to call the suit meritless.

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Trump Denies Crypto

The SEC ended a case against Justin Sun’s affiliate with a $10 million settlement after pausing it in 2025.
Fight Fight Fight LLC and a Trump affiliate generate millions, own 80% of supply and face unlock schedule.
The White House said President Donald Trump is not involved in crypto ventures and denied any conflict, while the April 25 conference will feature Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino, Tim Draper, Cathie Wood and Trump.

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Trump Crypto Conflict

Ethics experts and White House insiders warn that U.S. President Donald Trump's memecoin venture creates a conflict of interest with his presidential duties.
Anthony Scaramucci and Elizabeth Warren denounced the $TRUMP token as “Idi Amin-level corruption” and an “orgy of corruption,” respectively.
Analysts say Trump’s net worth has doubled since his second inauguration from crypto gains, and the administration has rolled back cryptocurrency regulations since January 2025, prompting concerns of preferential treatment.

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Trump Hosts Meme-Coin Winners

President Donald Trump will host $TRUMP meme-coin contest winners at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, on Saturday.
The 297 $TRUMP holders will attend, with the 29 largest receiving a VIP reception and toast.
The token has fallen 96% to $2.81, valuing winners’ holdings at about $29 million.
Justin Sun, who finished first, sued the Trump family venture alleging his holdings were frozen, prompting CEO Zach Witkoff to call the suit meritless.

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