Trump's $TRUMP Coin Dinner Sparks Bipartisan Criticism

President Donald Trump hosted a private dinner at his Virginia golf club for the top 220 investors in his $TRUMP meme coin, a cryptocurrency that has reportedly raised between $150 million and $400 million. The event has drawn bipartisan criticism, with figures such as Senators Elizabeth Warren and Chris Murphy labeling it an 'orgy of corruption' and raising alarms about pay-to-play politics. Concerns have been heightened by the possible involvement of anonymous and foreign investors, including crypto billionaire Justin Sun, potentially gaining influence through their participation. The White House maintains that the dinner was a personal event not subject to transparency rules, but this has only intensified calls for oversight and accountability. The controversy underscores broader debates over cryptocurrency's role in political fundraising and the risk of foreign influence. Trump and his allies continue to assert that the event complied with ethics regulations and that he serves the public interest.