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Trump Meme-Coin Contest Offers “Most Exclusive Dinner” to Top Holders
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Contest Overview
On October 1 2026 the firm behind the $TRUMP meme coin opened a time-weighted contest that will award gala seats to the token’s largest investors. The competition runs through November 12; winners will be invited to a dinner on November 22 at the Trump National Golf Club near Washington, D.C. The top 185 holders will attend an evening with President Donald J. Trump and three unnamed “legends.” The top 29 holders receive a VIP reception with the president and a legend, and the four largest holders are promised an 18-karat Trump-branded gold watch.
Background & Context
$TRUMP launched days before Trump’s second inauguration in January 2025. Its price peaked at $73.43 on Jan 19 2025 and fell to $2.06–$2.07 by early October 2026, a 97 % decline. Market value is about $583.6 million, placing it outside the top 100 crypto assets.
The contest follows two prior events that linked token holdings to access: a May 2025 black-tie dinner for the top 220 holders at Trump’s Virginia club, and a “crypto and business conference” earlier that year at Mar-a-Lago. Those gatherings attracted protests and calls for congressional scrutiny.
Data & Statistics
- Current price (Oct 2026): $2.06–$2.07
- All-time high: $73.43 (Jan 19 2025)
- All-time low: $1.37 (Aug 13 2026) – up 43 % over the prior 60 days
- Market cap: $583.6 million (rank 108)
- Largest single account: $104 million of $TRUMP
- Investor losses: estimates range from $3.2 billion (Public Citizen) to $4 billion (other analyses); Forbes reported $3.81 billion lost through June 2026.
- Trump earnings: disclosures show $635 million in licensing fees from the meme coin, part of $1.4 billion in crypto earnings for 2025; transaction-fee revenue of $636 million in 2024 was reported elsewhere.
Official Statements & Responses
The contest organizers—CIC Digital and Fight Fight Fight LLC—are described as affiliates of the Trump Organization; they have not provided comment when approached.
Criticism & Opposition
Research director Zach Everson warned that “foreign buyers and special interests can compete for a seat at his dinner and the guests are vetted in secret. Americans deserve to know who is buying access to Trump, and what they want in return.”
“This is the most brazenly corrupt shit I have ever seen in politics and it's not even close,” said Tommy Vietor, a podcast host and former Obama spokesperson.
Members of Congress, including Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD), have voiced concern.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Investor loss estimates vary widely and are not reconciled.
- The number of promised “legends” shifted from four to three shortly before the contest.
- Sources differ on the venue’s geographic description, but all agree it will be at a Trump-branded golf property near the capital.
What’s Next
The contest closes on November 12; the top 185 holders will receive invitations. Congressional Democrats have signaled intent to open a formal inquiry into the event’s financing and guest-screening process. Observers note the outcome may hinge on whether the token’s price stays above its August 13 2026 low of $1.37.