Trump Faces Backlash Over Memecoin-Linked White House Access
U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to grant exclusive White House access to top holders of his personal memecoin has ignited bipartisan criticism. Launched in January 2025, the cryptocurrency promised select investors a private dinner with the president and a White House tour—an offer now under fire for potentially monetizing political influence.
Senator Cynthia Lummis, while supportive of Trump’s pro-Bitcoin legislative efforts, publicly questioned the ethics of tying crypto holdings to presidential access. The controversy highlights growing scrutiny over the intersection of digital assets and political privilege.