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Ben McKenzie Slams Trump Meme Coin, 96% Collapse

5/17/2026

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Ben McKenzie criticized the $TRUMP meme coin on HBO’s Real Time with Bill Maher, citing a 96% drop.
Ben McKenzie said only about 20 people profited, millions lost their shirts, and that U.S. President Donald Trump hosted a dinner for top investors.
Ben McKenzie testified before the Senate Banking Committee in 2022, calling crypto the largest Ponzi scheme, and said the market has since lost about 70-75% of its value.

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Ben McKenzie criticized the $TRUMP meme coin on HBO’s Real Time with Bill Maher, citing a 96% drop.
Ben McKenzie said only about 20 people profited, millions lost their shirts, and that U.S. President Donald Trump hosted a dinner for top investors.
Ben McKenzie testified before the Senate Banking Committee in 2022, calling crypto the largest Ponzi scheme, and said the market has since lost about 70-75% of its value.