Trump’s Meme Coin Dinner Faces Legal Scrutiny Despite Constitutional Compliance
Former President Donald Trump’s promotion of his TRUMP meme coin has entered legal gray areas, though not on constitutional grounds. Richard Painter, former ethics lawyer for George W. Bush, clarified to BeInCrypto that while Trump’s actions don’t violate the U.S. Constitution, they could expose him to fraud lawsuits if promised rewards—like a gala dinner and White House tours for top token holders—aren’t delivered by the May 12 deadline.
The controversy stems from Trump’s recent contest announcement, which incentivizes accumulating TRUMP tokens for exclusive perks. The move has amplified ethical debates around cryptocurrency’s intersection with political figures, particularly when tied to speculative assets.