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“The Food Sucked”: Trump Meme Coin Dinner Leaves Attendees Hungry and Token Price Down 16%
- President Trump hosted a $148 million meme coin dinner for top TRUMP token holders at his Virginia golf club on May 22, 2025.
- The TRUMP token price dropped 16% post-event, which had 220 attendees, including crypto executives and former NBA star Lamar Odom.
- Attendees criticized poor food quality and Trump's brief 23-minute appearance before departing by helicopter.
- Chinese mogul Justin Sun, the top token holder, faces SEC fraud charges and held over $22 million in TRUMP tokens.
- Democrats aim to ban presidents from profiting off crypto ventures while in office, responding to the event.
- The exclusive dinner included 220 guests with industries represented, but the TRUMP token price declined by 16% post-event.
- Attendee Nicholas Pinto expressed disappointment in the food quality and limited beverage options at the event.
- President Trump made a short appearance, focused on crypto topics before leaving without mingling with most guests.
- The event raised concerns among lawmakers and regulators regarding the guest list and potential financial implications.
- Political backlash emerged, with calls for restrictions on presidents and officials profiting from crypto ventures while in office.
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