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.

  • earphone843@sh.itjust.works
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    9 days ago

    Harris had a bunch of great policies that most people actually want, but people ignored everything because she didnā€™t side with Palestinians (which was never going to happen regardless of the candidate). The media also didnā€™t give her any coverage on them.

    Was she the best choice for the Democrat candidate? No. Was she a better choice than Trump? Without a shadow of a doubt.

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      I didnā€™t talk about her policies at all. Nor in fact did I say I did or didnā€™t vote based on Palestine.

      No she was objectively one of the worst and we got fucked three elections in a row out of Bernie the candidate everyone actually wanted specifically because the business monsters in charge of the dnc didnā€™t think they could wrangle Bernie into toeing their line.