Episode 767: Trump 'Meme Coin' Cryptocurrency Scheme Selling Access to the President Raises Alarms for Emolument Clause Violations

The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for April 25, 2025

Trump 'Meme Coin' Cryptocurrency Scheme Selling Access to the President Raises Alarms for Emolument Clause Violations
President Donald Trump launched a cryptocurrency “meme coin” with his likeness on January 17th, just before inauguration day. April 21st, with its value plummeting, the company offered top buyers of the coin a dinner with Trump and a personal tour of the White House. That likely violates the Emoluments Clause.

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Today’s Links

Articles & Resources:

American Constitution Society - (2019) Profiting off the Presidency: Trump’s Violations of the Emoluments Clauses
Brennan Center for Justice - (2019) How Will the Courts Handle the Trump Emoluments Cases?
American Democracy Minute - (2024) The Constitution’s Foreign Emoluments Clause was Intended to Stop Bribery and Corruption. Recently, Not So Much
Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) - (2024) The intensifying threat of Donald Trump’s emoluments
Mother Jones - Trump Crypto Coin Buyers Offered VIP Tour of White House
CoinStats - TRUMP Meme Coin Tumbles After Soaring on Exclusive Gala Announcement

Groups Taking Action:

CREW, Public Citizen

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U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Register And Vote in Your State

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