Summary

Donald Trump faced backlash after launching the $TRUMP cryptocurrency meme coin, valued at billions, days before his inauguration.

Experts, including former ethics officials, called it a major conflict of interest, as Trump has pledged pro-crypto policies while profiting personally.

First Lady Melania also launched her own coin, $MELANIA.

Critics warn the coins, which lack intrinsic value and are highly volatile, could lead to lawsuits and public losses.

Ethics experts described the move as one of the worst conflicts of interest in modern U.S. presidential history.

  • Nougat
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    3517 hours ago

    Don’t forget all the qualified people who didn’t vote at all, and instead just said “Meh, it’s fine.”

    Not voting is a choice.

    • @TallonMetroid
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      1917 hours ago

      True, although personally I think “America didn’t give enough of a shit to do even the bare minimum of voting” is no less damning.