Finance
Pennies From the Past
May 28, 2025
Turns out, holding the most of a meme coin can get you more than bragging rights — it might also land you a seat at a dinner with a former U.S. president. Tonight, 220 crypto enthusiasts are pulling up chairs at Trump National Golf Club in D.C. after winning a very specific competition: being among the top holders of the Trump-branded $TRUMP token.
But this isn’t your average political fundraiser. The event — which coincides with Bitcoin Pizza Day — has raised eyebrows far beyond the blockchain crowd. Some see it as a celebration of crypto culture. Others? A potential ethics minefield.
The guest list wasn’t drawn from donors or party insiders — it was determined by who had the deepest $TRUMP token wallets. Bloomberg’s deep dive into the blockchain revealed that most top holders are actually based overseas. Even more eyebrow-raising: the biggest name among them is a well-known foreign crypto investor who’s also backing WLFI, a Trump-linked financial initiative.
Critics have called it “pay-to-play with extra steps,” questioning whether the event dances too close to campaign finance violations. But attendees like Ogle — a pseudonymous blockchain entrepreneur and security adviser — say it’s not that deep. “I’ve traded millions, made millions, and have no idea if I’m up or down,” he told Sherwood News, adding he plans to wear a disguise to the dinner.
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We also heard from Ice, cofounder of MemeCore and #2 on the leaderboard. His team didn’t just join for a meal — it was about symbolism. “Trump is more than a political figure,” MemeCore’s chief business officer said. “He’s a living meme.” The group’s mission, he added, is to revive global meme culture, and this dinner was a perfect moment to do just that.
There’s no telling what will be served at the dinner — though we’re hoping someone sneaks in a Bitcoin-themed pizza slice for old times' sake. But beyond the meal, the broader narrative is clear: crypto, culture, and politics are colliding in bold new ways.
For some, it’s just a quirky marketing stunt. For others, it’s a flashing red light about the blurry lines between digital currencies, international influence, and U.S. politics. As Ogle pointed out, this dinner isn’t that different from other lobbying events — except it’s paid in tokens, not checks.
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