EXCLUSIVE: Eric Trump Declares Bitcoin The Future, Details Tax-Free Crypto Goals For Trump Presidency

Eric Trump, son of the President-elect and executive vice president of the Trump Organization, is solidifying his stance on cryptocurrency as a cornerstone of his father’s incoming administration.

Speaking exclusively with Benzinga‘s Bibhu Pattnaik, Eric emphasized plans to work alongside his father, Donald Trump, to position the United States as the global hub for cryptocurrency.

During his remarks, Eric criticized the current administration’s handling of crypto, accusing regulators like SEC Chair Gary Gensler of waging a “holy war” against the industry.

“The crypto community in America was under total attack by Gary Gensler and so many other people. Biden was nowhere to be found. Kamala [Harris] was nowhere to be found. They didn’t understand what crypto was. And frankly, they waged holy war against the community. And then all of a sudden my father comes in,” Eric told Benzinga.

He underscored Donald Trump’s support for crypto, citing his appearance at a Bitcoin conference as a pivotal moment for the industry.

“My father wants to make America the crypto capital of the world. And he’s been very transparent about that. And the crypto community loves him in America. You know that as well as anybody. He spoke at the first Bitcoin conference and said ‘I stand behind you. I stand behind this community. I love this community,” Eric …

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