Trump hosted a gala luncheon for leading $TRUMP holders, where he spoke about his pro-crypto policies, but avoided the memecoin's declining value
The president's address touched on everything from the war in Iran to his policies supporting the crypto industry
Wall Street Journal
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Discussion
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@drcathariney
Dr. Catharine Young
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We are now witnessing the dismantling of independent scientific oversight. The President has terminated, without reason, multiple members of the National Science Board, the independent body that guides NSF and advises Congress and the President on U.S. science policy. [image]
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@bobrasx
Bob Ras
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Great luncheon & conference at Mar-a-Lago today! As President @realDonaldTrump said: The US will be the global capital of #AI & #crypto. The US is just getting started 🇺🇸🚀 [video]
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@sander_lutz
Sander Lutz
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Trump just wrapped his speech. He spoke for about 45 minutes to his top meme coin holders, about the crypto industry, the Iran war, and Joe Biden, among other subjects, attendees tell me. He didn't say much specific about the Clarity Act, besides that he wants it passed and
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@rbreich
Robert Reich
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Trump is hosting a huge party for the top purchasers of his memecoin at Mar-a-Lago tonight. His corrupt crypto dealings are making him billions and putting the rest of us at severe economic risk. Watch. [video]
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@investwithd
Diana
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🚨PRESIDENT TRUMP LIVE: “They noticed that I was doing so well. I had a poll where it was almost at 100% with all of the crypto people.” 😳🔥 AMERICA CRYPTO CAPITAL OF THE WORLD 🚀 [video]
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@sander_lutz
Sander Lutz
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Some views of the scene rn inside Mar-a Lago. This is the main ballroom, not where Trump will soon be speaking to the ultra-VIPs. Speakers on this stage include Mike Tyson and Tony Robbins, among others... [image]
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@sander_lutz
Sander Lutz
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President Trump is set to speak at his meme coin conference in a few minutes, and Justin Sun is a no-show at the event, multiple attendees tell me. Crypto entrepreneur Sun is historically one of the top holders of $TRUMP, and made a big show of attending the president's meme
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@coindesk
@coindesk
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Speaker lineup for the $TRUMP crypto conference. The list includes President Donald Trump, Cathie Wood, Tony Robbins, Mike Tyson, Anthony Pompliano, Tim Draper, Grant Cardone & more. [image]
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@atrupar.com
Aaron Rupar
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Q: On crypto, what made you decide to go and decide to attend these meme coin conference today? — TRUMP: It's a big industry, and we want to beat China
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@whosknave
Jack Kubinec
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Scoop (I think): A new url has rolled out on the Trump memecoin website advertising the “$TRUMP Coin Club,” promising “invitation-only luxury suites at the biggest sporting events in the world, private dinners, and the most elite and extraordinary experiences.” [image]
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@sjdedic
Simon Dedic
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I am wondering whether the Trump memecoin dinner tonight is one of the most damaging thing that has happened to crypto's reputation in years. Even worse than FTX or Luna. Those at least pretended to be something legitimate before they collapsed. But this is the President of the […
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@cuzcaroline
@cuzcaroline
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Politico: “As of April 2025, the Trump family and its partners had made $320 million in memecoin-related trading fees.” — $320 Million, while investors lost 96% value. — www.politico.com/news/2026/04...
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@merkley.senate.gov
Senator Jeff Merkley
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Trump and his family are raking in MILLIONS from their crypto scheme, selling access and profiting from the office of President of the United States. — HELL NO! We need to pass my End Crypto Corruption Act NOW.
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@flingjore.com
@flingjore.com
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Trump is hosting an exclusive Mar-a-Lago lunch for the 297 bagholders still clinging to his $TRUMP memecoin after a 96 percent crash. While the president collects fees, his “loyal” investors are flooding Twitter with “fuck this coin” reviews, proving that even MAGA fervor has a …
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@maddow
Rachel Maddow
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“...who still plans to attend the Mar-a-Lago event” is the funniest part of this whole thing: — www.politico.com/news/2026/04... [image]