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May 22, 2025 President Trump hosted a dinner for top investors in his cryptocurrency at his country club Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure
The event fused presidential access with private financial promotion and raised concerns about pay-to-play influence over economic policy.
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- Trump Hosts Crypto Dinner at Country Club — Former President Donald Trump hosted a crypto-themed dinner at his country club near Washington, D.C., where attendees reportedly spent a combined $394 million on a cryptocurrency associated with Trump.
- Trump Hosts “Pay-to-Play” Dinner with Cryptocurrency Investors — Trump hosted a dinner at his Virginia golf club for top investors in his personal cryptocurrency, raising concerns about potential influence on US financial regulations.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 18 – 2025-05-17–2025-05-23
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