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Trump hosts exclusive $148M cryptocurrency investor dinner at private golf club

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President Trump hosted an exclusive private dinner at his Sterling, Virginia golf club for the top 220 cryptocurrency investors who purchased his $TRUMP meme coin, spending an estimated $148 million to secure their seats. The dinner, which was closed to media, featured top international investors …

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Trump launches crypto memecoin days before inauguration

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Trump launched a cryptocurrency memecoin right before his inauguration to make millions of dollars, then increased the value of those coins by signing executive orders making crypto a priority. He also launched a meme coin for Melania Trump.

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Mar-a-Lago Membership Fee Doubles to $400K for Presidential Access

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Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club doubled its membership fee from $200,000 to $400,000 immediately after his election, selling access to the president for profit. Members gained direct access to Trump during his 142 visits as president, with the club becoming known as the ‘Winter White …

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