TRUMP Meme Coin Dinner Turned Into High-Net-Worth Crypto Networking: ‘Trump Was There For 20 Minutes’
Donald Trump‘s black-tie gala for top TRUMP (CRYPTO: TRUMP) meme coin holders, held last Thursday night at his private golf club near Washington, D.C., turned out to be less about meeting the former president and more about networking among crypto millionaires, Benzinga has learned.
What Happened: Despite the hype, an attendee said Trump appeared for barely 20 minutes, leaving many disappointed, but the night still served as a high-value gathering for major players in the crypto space.
The event, advertised as a reward for the top 200 holders of the Trump-themed meme coin, drew cryptocurrency founders, market makers, miners, and young traders, some of whom had spent millions to rank high enough to attend.
But the main attraction, the chance to meet Trump, was short-lived.
“Everyone thought that you got a chance to at least have a selfie with Trump. Not the case,” said …