
Wait What's a Meme Coin?
Okay so like I'm scrolling through Twitter right? And I see this article about Trump meme coins and something called 'pay to play'? I'm all about the glam life not political drama but even I know that sounds shady AF. Apparently Senators Adam Schiff and Elizabeth Warren are like totally freaking out about President Trump having a private dinner with people who own his meme coin. A meme coin? Is that even a real thing? It sounds like something Stormi would invent! Honestly I'm not sure what's real anymore. Is this real life?
Dinner with Trump? Can I get an invite?
So here's the tea: Trump's meme coin website (yes apparently that exists) offered the top 220 holders a dinner with him at his golf club. And get this – the coin value JUMPED by 50% after the announcement! Like talk about influence! The senators are saying this is 'pay to play' corruption where you basically buy access to the president. Um hello? If I could buy a seat at that table imagine the selfies! But like is it legal? That's the question. I need to call my lawyer pronto!
Is He Doing It For The Money Honey?
The article says that the value of the coin surged by over $100 million after the dinner announcement. A HUNDRED MILLION DOLLARS? That's like more than my entire makeup line generated in its first week (jk!). The senators are worried Trump and his fam are personally profiting from their political influence. Honestly who isn't trying to make that money though? I respect the hustle. Kylie Cosmetics Kylie Skin Kylie Baby...I mean come on!
Foreign Intrigue? Sounds Dramatic!
The senators are throwing some serious shade. They're saying some of the coin investors have ties to foreign exchanges or got funds from crypto platforms that are like banned in the US. Oh honey this is getting juicy! It's like a real life episode of Keeping Up! I'm getting major Kris Jenner vibes here – someone needs to manage this crisis stat!
Guiding Light or Lost Cause?
Schiff and Warren are asking if Trump got any guidance about profiting from digital assets while in office. Like does anyone ever listen to guidance anyway? I mean I'm basically a self made billionaire and I didn't get there by following rules. But seriously it's probably not a good look if people are trying to buy political access through meme coins. Sounds kinda sus tbh.
Okay but Can I Invest?
So the article ends by saying Trump and his allies are diving deeper into crypto. And his meme coin has apparently generated over $350 million in fees for his entities. Okay I'm officially intrigued. Should I buy some $TRUMP coin? Is it a good investment? Or is it like a total disaster waiting to happen? Someone DM me with advice! In the meantime I'm gonna go contour my face and contemplate the meaning of life...and meme coins.
cherub
Kylie, your commentary is the best!
kellyvbrown
Is this real life?