Overview
- Trump spoke for roughly 45 to 60 minutes Saturday at Mar-a-Lago after a short VIP meeting with the top 29 holders, touching on the Iran war, crypto rules, AI, China, and Joe Biden.
- Entry was limited to the top few hundred TRUMP token holders, the spend to qualify was far lower than last year, and multiple attendees said at least half the crowd flew in from Asia.
- The token’s price jumped nearly 50% after the event was announced, then slid to about $2.50 by Tuesday, leaving it down about 96% since its January 2025 launch.
- The White House said Trump attended in a personal capacity as the family’s crypto ventures faced Capitol Hill pressure, a new lawsuit from Justin Sun against World Liberty Financial, and tension linked to recent SEC moves.
- Organizer Bill Zanker promoted a new Trump Club that offers elite experiences to top holders, and attendees left with branded watches, trading cards, posters, and fragrances.