Donald Trump’s crypto ventures spark ethical concerns over political power and personal profit.
Lawmakers were alarmed by foreign investor ties and a $1.5 million dinner linked to the president’s memecoin.
President Donald Trump’s pro-crypto pivot has marked a stark departure from the Joe Biden administration’s more cautious regulatory stance, which has energized the crypto community and sparked sharp political backlash.
As the president embraces digital assets more openly, controversy is brewing.
The latest flashpoint came when Republican strategist Roger Stone issued a chilling response to Democratic Senator Mark Kelly, who accused Trump of using his political power to profit from crypto ventures.
Stone took to X (formerly Twitter) and noted,
“Senator Mark Kelly is cashing in on his US Senate seat as a partner in a Chinese communist company that makes surveillance balloons. He should be charged with treason and if convicted executed , consistent with federal law.”
Mark Kelly slams Trump’s crypto endeavors
This originated when Kelly slammed Trump’s cryptocurrency assets, the TRUMP memecoin, as “corruption in broad daylight.”
He said,
“Trump is cashing in on his presidency and making millions from his own crypto coins. It’s corruption in broad daylight.”
He added,
“I’m co-sponsoring a bill to make it illegal for the President, the Vice President, administration officials, and members of Congress to issue, sponsor, or endorse crypto assets for profit. It’s time to put a stop to this.”
Trump’s crypto involvement has escalated, directly promoting his memecoin from the White House, raising serious ethical and legal concerns.
Reports indicate that Trump hosted a $1.5 million-per-head dinner at his Virginia golf club. The event was exclusive to top coin holders, many of whom appear to be foreign investors.
Lawmakers are concerned that this gathering disguises an attempt to sell political influence. Trump’s family leads projects like TRUMP coin and USD1 stablecoin, raising questions about financial motives.
The overlap of personal enrichment, offshore investor activity, and political influence has drawn intense scrutiny.
Senator Warren also questions…
Echoing similar sentiments, Senator Elizabeth Warren had earlier intensified her criticism of Trump’s deepening ties to the crypto industry, warning of potential ethical breaches masked as financial innovation.
She had put it best when she said,
“All SEC decisions and actions involving (Trump Media & Technology Group) and President Trump’s financial interests should be carefully managed to ensure that they are free from undue political interference and influence from the President and his administration,”
Needless to say, her concerns reflect growing fears that the former president’s digital asset ventures may blur the lines between political power and personal profit.
Thus, with mounting scrutiny and unanswered questions, the president’s crypto advocacy continues to blur the line between policy and personal gain.
