Trump's Memecoin Gala Sparks Outrage
US President Donald Trump plans a May 22 gala dinner for major holders of his Official Trump (TRUMP) memecoin, despite significant political backlash and renewed calls for impeachment. The announcement, made via Truth Social, follows widespread condemnation from lawmakers.
Political Backlash and Impeachment Calls
Criticism escalated after Trump announced the dinner, with several senators expressing deep concerns. Senator Elizabeth Warren called for government oversight into Trump’s memecoin and media company, highlighting potential conflicts of interest. A letter co-signed by Senator Adam Schiff stated that the dinner offered "exclusive access to the presidency in exchange for significant investment." Senator Jon Ossoff went further, stating that such actions "rise to the level of an impeachable offense."
Even pro-crypto Senator Cynthia Lummis voiced reservations, expressing concern over the president offering exclusive White House access to investors. The controversy also prompted renewed scrutiny over a potential shady deal involving a Trump family stablecoin, USD1, which saw a dramatic surge in market capitalization after a reported $2 billion investment from Abu Dhabi-based firm MGX, settled using only $1.
Concerns Over the USD1 Stablecoin
Senator Warren highlighted this USD1 deal, suggesting it raises significant national security concerns and urged the Senate to reconsider passing crypto-friendly legislation. She pointed to conflicting statements by President Trump regarding his financial gains from the TRUMP memecoin, adding to the controversy.
The USD1 stablecoin itself has attracted considerable criticism, with allegations that Trump intended to replace the US dollar with it. Eric Trump, during a panel discussion at Token2049 in Dubai, defended the deal, emphasizing the need for the financial world to modernize.
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