TL;DR
- Justin Sun, founder of TRON, received an exclusive “Trump Golden Tourbillon” watch for being the largest holder of the memecoin $TRUMP, during a private dinner hosted by Donald Trump at his Virginia golf club.
- The event brought together the top 220 investors in the token, who collectively poured in over $148 million.
- Despite protests and political backlash, the gesture underscores the growing alliance between the crypto ecosystem and the president.
In an event that sparked mixed reactions in the public sphere, Donald Trump personally presented a luxury watch to crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun for being the leading holder of the $TRUMP token, a memecoin linked to his personal brand. The private dinner, held at Trump’s exclusive golf club in Virginia, gathered the top 220 investors in the token, who together invested more than $148 million, according to data from Inca Digital.
Justin Sun, founder of TRON and one of the most influential figures in the cryptocurrency world, shared images of the moment on his official social media, where he also quoted Trump praising the attendees for their foresight and commitment to technological innovation.
Crypto Loyalty Rewarded with Presidential Access
The 25 largest investors, who contributed over $111 million, also received VIP access and a personal tour with the president. Public figures like former NBA player Lamar Odom and other prominent crypto investors were also among the attendees. The event was organized by Fight Fight Fight LLC, a company affiliated with the Trump Organization, which alongside CIC Digital LLC, controls 80% of the token’s total supply.
The Trump crypto ecosystem extends far beyond this memecoin: both Donald and Melania Trump have their own official tokens, and the company Truth.Fi is exploring blockchain-based financial products. In addition, Eric Trump is involved in the sector through the co-founding of a Bitcoin mining company that is preparing to go public.
Protests, Criticism, and a Defense of Crypto
The event drew protests outside the club, where demonstrators voiced their opposition to the Trump-crypto connection. However, Sun responded firmly to accusations of corruption or political favor-buying. In his view, Trump’s support for cryptocurrencies signals a historic shift that could once again position the United States as a leader in financial innovation.
Sun’s presence on U.S. soil is also symbolic: after years of staying away due to regulatory pressures under the Biden administration, his return in the current context marks a radical change for the industry. For cryptocurrency advocates, this event is not a scandal, but rather a sign of a crypto renaissance driven by a political vision that favors free markets and decentralization.
