Trump's Crypto Grift: Bribery, Dinners, and Millions in Questionable Funds
The Damage ReportMay 10, 20256 min59,225 views
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- 🚨 Donald Trump's cryptocurrency-related activities are described as an egregious form of bribery due to the lack of intervention from leaders, courts, or law enforcement.
- 💰 The upcoming month is expected to see millions raised through two cryptocurrency-focused dinners, with tickets costing up to $1.5 million each.
The "Crypto and AI Innovators" Dinner
- 💡 This dinner, organized by MAGA Inc., will benefit a political action committee (PAC), though coordination with politicians is noted as a common practice despite being illegal.
- ❓ Questions are raised about the purpose of these funds, especially since Trump cannot technically run for re-election, implying the money may not be for campaign purposes.
The "Top Investors" Dinner
- 🗓️ On May 22nd, Trump is scheduled to attend a dinner for the top 220 investors of his memecoin, with the Trump Organization controlling approximately 80% of the coin's supply.
- 💸 The funds raised from this dinner are expected to go directly into Donald Trump's personal accounts, raising concerns about direct financial gain.
Memecoin Value and Financial Implications
- 📈 The Trump memecoin surged around 60% after the announcement of the exclusive dinner promotion, having initially peaked at $70.
- 💸 A Reuters report estimated Trump made $100 million in trading fees alone, with his substantial reserve of the coin being artificially inflated in value.
- 🚫 Campaign finance laws are highlighted as being unable to address these massive financial transfers, which are seen as direct income for Trump from a non-existent asset.
Bribery and Quid Pro Quo
- 🤝 The situation is characterized as a quid pro quo, where money is exchanged for deregulation and other benefits for the industry, amounting to bribery.
- ⚖️ The speaker questions why such actions are not being addressed, suggesting that the definition of bribery is being undermined.
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