Trump’s $148m dinner disaster explained.
Crypto investors shelled out a staggering $148 million to attend Donald Trump’s exclusive dinner — and they’re furious about the meal served.
Trump’s crypto venture profiled.
This event was more than just a dinner. It’s a piece in Trump’s broader crypto hustle.
Launched amid Trump’s growing interest in crypto, $TRUMP coin aimed to capitalize on his cult-like following and the booming meme coin market.
Many investors saw this as a chance to back a Trump-branded cryptocurrency — a risky move that paid off with this exclusive event invite.
But the coin’s value is volatile, and some critics warn it’s more hype than substance.
Trump’s exclusive event revealed.
The invite? A chance to dine with Trump himself for about an hour at his posh National Golf Club near Washington DC.
Over 200 top crypto holders, all fans of Trump’s own $TRUMP coin, showed up hoping for a memorable night. Spoiler alert: it wasn’t quite that.
The event was pitched as a reward for the top 220 holders of the $TRUMP meme coin — an effort that amassed an eye-popping $148 million in total investments.
According to crypto intelligence firm Inca Digital, the top 25 holders alone contributed more than $111 million. Talk about putting your money where your mouth is.
Blockchain analysts at Nansen reported the average attendee spent roughly $1.78 million to earn their seat at the gilded tables.
So what exactly did guests get for their money?
Trump dinner event schedule detailed.
The event itself lasted barely an hour, with Trump reportedly spending only around 25 minutes on stage.
Sources told Wired the speech was a quick-fire 23 to 25 minutes — surprisingly short for the former president.
But he made sure to end on a memorable note, breaking into a dance to “YMCA” by The Village People.
The gift bags, however, were another story. They left many guests scratching their heads.
Inside, attendees found “Fight Fight Fight” themed hats and posters, plus a collectible plastic card.
The four largest investors got a luxury upgrade — limited edition Trump Tourbillon watches, priced at around $100,000 each.
A raffle also gave two lucky guests the chance to win one of these exclusive watches.
For Trump, this dinner was a high-profile way to reward investors and keep his name in crypto headlines.
Yet the backlash over food quality and event value might overshadow the crypto success story.
Trump’s dinner clarified.
Now, let’s talk about the meal — because that’s where things take a nosedive. Guests reportedly found the courses underwhelming, to say the least.
The menu was touted as sophisticated, featuring pan-seared halibut with citrus reduction, organic salad, garlic mashed potatoes, and filet mignon with demi-glace.
TikToker Nicholas Pinto snapped a photo of a warm lava cake dessert, but his commentary told a very different story.
Pinto told Wired, “It was the worst food I’ve ever had at a Trump golf course. The only good thing was bread and butter.”
He added to NBC, “The food sucked. I wasn’t given any drinks other than water or Trump’s wine. I don’t drink, so I had water. My glass was only filled once.”
Another attendee gave a lukewarm “OK, but not top-class” review, while a CNBC correspondent said it was worse than airline food.
The contrast between millions spent and the so-called “airplane food” was hard to miss.
Social media wasn’t shy about mocking the disconnect between the lavish price tag and underwhelming experience.
With whispers of “worst Trump event food ever,” the buzz isn’t exactly what the president hoped for.
Crypto investors question dinner value after event.
Trump’s team have remained silent on the dinner controversy.
Meanwhile, crypto investors are left to chew on whether their $1.78 million dinner ticket was worth it — or just another Trump gamble.
One thing’s clear: when it comes to Trump’s $TRUMP coin dinners, the real shock wasn’t the price — it was what came on the plate.