Trump Gala Dinner Sparks Controversy
The long-awaited Trump Gala Dinner finally took place and caused significant controversy. President Donald Trump flew to his golf course outside Washington to host a special dinner for 220 top buyers of the $TRUMP token. However, the event was unavoidably contentious, with 100 protesters gathered outside, shouting "shame" at the attendees.
Guests, Luxurious Gifts, and High-End Cuisine
The top 25 largest spenders, who invested over 111 million USD in total, had the opportunity for VIP access and a private tour with the president. Four of them were given special Trump Tourbillon watches, each valued at 100,000 USD. According to blockchain data, more than half of the guests were from outside the United States. Celebrities like former NBA star Lamar Odom and cryptocurrency investors such as Ogle and Vincent Liu also attended the dinner to network with other "sharks".
Justin Sun Receives Gold Trump Tourbillon Watch
Justin Sun, the largest holder of $TRUMP with 18.5 million USD in spending, expressed gratitude to President Trump, praising his support for the cryptocurrency industry. Sun, also the biggest supporter of Trump's World Liberty Financial cryptocurrency platform, was invited on stage to receive a gold Trump Tourbillon watch. Images from the dinner show guests enjoying a three-course meal and gift bags. A video revealed black caps in the gift bags, with the menu starting with organic green salad, followed by filet mignon and pan-seared halibut with mashed potatoes and vegetables, ending with hot chocolate lava cake.
Democratic Party's Reaction
On Thursday, Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren and her colleagues demanded Trump disclose the guest list for the dinner. Warren criticized the event as a "corruption feast", accusing Trump of exploiting his position to enrich himself through cryptocurrency. The White House rejected ethical concerns, affirming that Trump attended the dinner during personal time. Meanwhile, some protesters strongly called for Trump's impeachment and demanded changes to the nation's financial system. Banners read "The United States is not for sale" and "stop cryptocurrency corruption".
